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Fecal Coliform Bacteria: Bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of mammals.

Field Officer's Order: A document issued by either the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) or Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) which outlines the legal requirements for the clean up. The Order serves as a tracking mechanism during remediation and provides for closure when the clean up is complete.

Fill: Man-made deposits of natural soils or rock products and waste materials.

Flash Point: The lowest temperature at which evaporation of a substance produces sufficient vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air.

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Abbreviations & Acronyms:

BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenze and Xylenes (typical VOC parameters for assessment of hydrocarbon contamination).

CofA: Certificate of Approval (license issued by MOE for a specific system or process).

DRO: “Diesel” Range Organic

EPA: Environmental Protection Act

GAC: Granular Activated Carbon (i.e. filter media for treatment of hydrocarbon contaminated air or water).

GRO: “Gasoline” Range Organic

HO: “Heavy Oil” Range Organic

IAQ: Interior Air Quality

MDL: Method Detection Limit. (i.e. The lowest detectable level of a given parameter, by laboratory analytical instruments).

MOE: Ministry of the Environment (Ontario)

MTU: Mobile Treatment Unit (employed by D.L. Services for treatment/control of contaminated ground and surface water).

PHC: Petroleum Hydrocarbons

PID: Photo-ionization Detector

SVOC: Semi-Volatile Organic Compound

SWL: Static Water Level

TPH: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons

TSSA: Technical Standards and Safety Authority

VOC: Volatile Organic Compound


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