Residuals

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024050",
  "term": "Residuals",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The solids generated or retained during the treatment of wastewater. They include trash, rags, grit, sediment, sludge, biosolids, septage, scum, and grease, as well as those portions of treatment systems that have served their useful life and require disposal, such as the sand or peat from a filter. Because of the different characteristics of residuals, management requirements can differ as stipulated by the appropriate federal regulations.\n\n2. The solids generated or retained during the treatment of wastewater.\n\n3. The numerical differences between observed and estimated effects.\n\n4. The numerical differences between observed and estimated values, usually in the context of regression analysis.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Septic Systems Glossary",
    "Glossary: Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources",
    "Benchmark Dose Software (BMDS) Glossary of Terms",
    "EPA Benchmark Dose Technical Guidance Glossary EPA/100/R-12/001 June 2012"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/residuals/"
}