water treatment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of water treatment
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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We’ve had water treatment failures, chemical imbalances brought on by malfunction, E. coli contamination, and the people of Flint, Michigan, of course, appreciate the criticality of clean water better than anyone in the country.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
He thought the cost quoted by Jersey Water was an "exaggeration" and that the panel's lower-cost calculations were based on retro-fitting existing water treatment plants rather than building a new one.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 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
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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