| TEP | Transparent exopolymer particles |
| cTEP | Colloidal transparent exopolymer particles |
| pTEP | Particulate transparent exopolymer particles |
| AOM | Algal organic matter |
| NOM | Natural organic matter |
| DOM | Dissolved organic matter |
| POM | Particulate organic matter |
| EPS | Extracellular polymer |
| COD | Chemical oxygen demand |
| TOC | Total organic carbon |
| RO | Reverse osmosis |
| UF | Ultrafiltration |
| MF | Microfiltration |
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