Air Stripping Removing contaminants from water by enlarging the water's surface area and forcing air over it to evaporate volatile contaminants
Air Quality Standards Federal and state government- prescribed levels of a pollutant in the outside air that cannot be exceeded during a specified period of time in a specified geographical area.
Algae Simple rootless plants that grow in bodies of water in relative proportion to the amount of nutrients available.
Algal Bloom An unusual, sudden or excessive abundance of algae. Algal blooms can adversely affect water quality.
Aquifer An underground layer of sand, gravel or rock that stores or conveys water below the surface of the soil.
Aquitard An underground bed or layer of soil, rock or clay that is too dense to allow easy passage of water.
ARAR Applicable, relevant and appropriate requirements -- federal, state and local regulations that apply to cleanup options.