MIL-HDBK-1165
GLOSSARY
A/E.
Architect and Engineering.
Blackwater. Water collected from toilets, dishwashers and
kitchen sinks which contains human or food wastes and requires
extensive treatment before being returned for beneficial use.
Bleed-off. Water removed from air conditioning and cooling tower
systems to prevent the accumulation of contaminants in the feed
water.
Blowdown. Water, periodically or continuously, removed boiler
systems to prevent the accumulation of contaminants in the feed
water.
CTTPP.
Center for Technology Transfer and Pollution Prevention.
Drought Management Plan. A comprehensive plan, developed from
input from all the local water users, which outlines water
practices to be observed during drought conditions.
Demand Management. Management strategies that look to reduce
water use at the facility or building level by the implementation
of devices and techniques which reduce water consumption by the
end users.
DOE.
Department of Energy.
EO.
Executive Order.
EPA.
Environmental Protection Agency.
FEMP.
Federal Energy Management Program.
gpc.
gallons per cycle.
gpd.
gallons per day.
gpf.
gallons per flush.
Gpm.
gallons per minute.
Graywater. Water collected from showers, bathroom sinks, and
laundries that can be put to some beneficial use with little or
no treatment.
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