Glossary W
In the environment industry, waste refers to any material that is discarded or no longer needed, and that has the potential to cause negative impacts on the environment if not properly managed. Waste can come from a wide range of sources, including households, businesses, agriculture, and industrial activities.
Deutsch: Wasser / Español: Agua / Português: Água / Français: Eau / Italiano: Acqua
Water is a liquid at normal temperatures but exists also solid (ice), and water vapor (cloud) in the air.
A water molecule has the formula H2O which means that two hydrogen (H) atoms and one oxygen (O) are connected.
Water filters are the substances (such as charcoal) or fine membrane structures used to remove impurities from water.
Water quality is a term used to describe the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, usually in respect to its suitability for a particular purpose.
Deutsch: Wasseraufbereitung / Español: Tratamiento de agua / Português: Tratamento de água / Français: Traitement de l'eau / Italiano: Trattamento dell'acqua
Water treatment in the environmental context refers to the processes used to make water more acceptable for a specific end-use, which may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, water recreation, or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment. Water treatment aims to remove contaminants or reduce their concentration so that the water becomes fit for its desired end-use. This process is critical for ensuring access to safe drinking water, protecting public health, and preserving the natural environment by preventing pollution.
Deutsch: Gewässer / Español: Cuerpo de agua / Português: Corpo de água / Français: Étendue d'eau
A body of water or waterbody (often spelled water body) is any significant accumulation of water, generally on a planet's surface. The term most often refers to oceans, seas, and lakes, but it includes smaller pools of water such as ponds, wetlands, or more rarely, puddles.
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