An easy to use A to Z of some of the most commonly used terms used throughout the water industry.
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Water Framework Directive (WFD)
European directive requiring management of the water cycle through river basin management. The WFD requires all inland and coastal waters to reach ‘good chemical and ecological status’ for surface waters and ‘good status’ for groundwater in terms of quality and quantity by 2015. More...
Water Direct
Water Direct is part of the Department of Work and Pensions' (DWP) Third Party Deduction scheme. It enables customers in arrears to their water company and in receipt of qualifying benefits to have their payments deducted from their benefits by the DWP and paid directly to their water company. More...
water resource management plan (WRMP)
A plan by a water company to ensure sustainable water supplies over the next 25 years. WRMPs are based on predictions of how much water will be needed to meet customer demand set against forecasts of water available for use. In areas where demand is expected to be greater than supply, plans indicate essential changes needed to maintain a secure water supply.
water resource zone (WRZ)
The largest possible zone in which all water resources can be shared. All consumers within a WRZ experience the same risk of supply failure from a resource shortfall.
WaterSure
WaterSure is the common name given to the special tariff associated with the Vulnerable Groups Scheme in England and Wales. It is intended to help customers who pay for their water charges via a water meter and experience difficulties as a result of high water usage or low income. More...
water table
Upper surface of the saturated zone in the ground.
water treatment
The process of converting raw untreated water to a public water supply safe for human consumption; can involve, variously, screening, initial disinfection, clarification, filtration, pH correction and final disinfection.
water (treatment) works (WTW)
Works which treat raw water to produce potable water for public supply.
