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Download Solution PDFSurface water will also include particulate and dissolved organic matter formed due to decay and leaching of organic detritus. This is collectively referred to as:
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Natural Organic Matter (NOM):
- Natural organic matter (NOM) is an extremely complex mixture of organic compounds that vary greatly in terms of their physical and chemical characteristics.
- NOM occurs naturally in the environment and may also be the result of human activities.
- NOM is found in particulate, colloidal, and dissolved forms in all ground and surface waters, as well as in rainwater.
- NOM will have significant impacts on drinking water treatment processes aimed at protecting public health.
Chemical Effervescence:
- Effervescence is the formation of bubbles of gas in a liquid due to a chemical reaction.
Biochemical Matter:
- The biochemical matter is defined as matter (or material) that is produced by living things due to chemical reactions.
Biological Load:
- Biological load defined as the total biodegradable organic matter (material) present in a water sample is called the biological load.
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