Nutrtion Guide Home > EPA Dictionary > Detention Time

Detention Time EPA Related Definition

Definition: 1. The theoretical calculated time required for a small amount of water to pass through a tank at a given rate of flow. 2. The actual time that a small amount of water is in a settling basin, flocculating basin, or rapid-mix chamber. 3. In storage reservoirs, the length of time water will be held before being used.

To search for Detention Time on the web, just click the search button below.

Click on a letter to find infomation about EPA related terms starting with that letter.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M
N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z