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
That could create serious problems for water treatment facilities and distribution networks designed to keep drinking water safe.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 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
Lime is a versatile material used in everything from water treatment and agriculture to steel manufacturing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 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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