water treatment

American

noun

the act or process of making water more potable or useful, as by purifying, clarifying, softening, or deodorizing it.

Etymology

Origin of water treatment

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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Their method is particularly successful at trapping short-chain PFAS, which are notoriously difficult to remove with current water treatment technologies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

One materials stock that fits the bill is water treatment and infection prevention product maker Ecolab, which sells to healthcare, industrial and food service companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Scottish Water said teams have been working round the clock since the alarm was raised and the local water treatment works was shut down as a precautionary measure.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

They emphasize the need for better surveillance, faster and more accurate diagnostic tools, and advanced water treatment technologies to reduce risks before infections occur.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

Annie started getting the water treatment, and soon she was doing well.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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