An easy to use A to Z of some of the most commonly used terms used throughout the water industry.
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ultraviolet (UV) treatment
Treatment of drinking water or effluent with UV rays to neutralise bacteria.
unit costs
The total cost divided by a measure of output; usually volume of water delivered or sewage taken away.
United Kingdom Water Industry Research (UKWIR)
An organisation set up by the UK water industry in 1993 to deliver a common research programme for UK water operators on 'one voice' issues.
upper tier limit
An absolute numerical limit in a consent to discharge.
