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Settling tank

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-025332

1. A holding area for wastewater, where heavier particles sink to the bottom for removal and disposal.

2. Container that gravimetrically separates oils, grease, and dirt from petroleum solvent, together with the piping and ductwork used in the installation of this device.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-025332
FieldEnvironment
SubjectBuilt environments
ReferencesTerms of Environment; 40 CFR 60.621 (CFR 2013)
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Settling tank",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Settling Tank",
  "definition": "1. A holding area for wastewater, where heavier particles sink to the bottom for removal and disposal.\n\n2. Container that gravimetrically separates oils, grease, and dirt from petroleum solvent, together with the piping and ductwork used in the installation of this device.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "40 CFR 60.621 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/settling-tank/"
}

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