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Total suspended solids: The quantity of material removed by filtering, usually with either a Gooch crucible or a 0.45 μm filter.
Turbidity: The cloudiness of a fluid due to the scattering of light by individual particles (suspended solids), measured in units of Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU).
Ultrafiltration: A membrane filtration removing particles down to 0.001 μm in diameter, capable of removing bacteria, virus, and colloidal particles.
Water quality: The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water with respect to its suitability for a particular use.
Water reuse: Reclaiming wastewater for potable or non-potable uses.
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