water treatment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of water treatment
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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That is why addressing nutrient pollution at source is the first point of action in tackling the problem, and why the big contributors – farming and water treatment – are the first port of call.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Kennedy told me this week that she now sees the water treatment business as “the future of our company — an enormous market opportunity.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Municipal water treatment depends on sulfuric acid, as do battery and semiconductor makers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
The team also emphasizes the need for advanced water treatment technologies that can better target these resilient organisms before they pose a risk to the public.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
“Briar Hollow Lane? I thought there was nothing down there but a water treatment shed. That’s what Gram told me.”
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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