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Jargon Buster (W)

An easy to use A to Z of some of the most commonly used terms used throughout the water industry.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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.


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