| Acronym | Meaning |
| FROG | Frequency-resolved Optical Grating |
| CMAS | Completely Mixed Activated Sludge |
| CMP | Cytidine 5'-monophosphate |
| TAN | Total Acid Number |
| NETL | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| ALS | Autonomous Listening Station |
| LAMS | Laser Mass Spectrometry |
| RPDWR | Revised Primary Drinking Water Regulations |
| COPNA | Condensed Polynuclear Aromatics |
| PACT | Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment |