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water-related insect vectorA disease spread by insects, such as mosquitoes and flies, that breed in water.
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source waterWater that has not been treated, but rather exists in its natural state.
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wastewater treatmentThe purification of waters carrying human and animal waste, or the waste products of industry and agriculture.
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activated aluminaSee Technology
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adsorption systemsSee Process
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aeration systemsSee Process
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air stripping systemsSee Process
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alkalinityA measure of water’s ability to neutralize acids.
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aquiferA geological layer or “formation,” typically sand, gravel, or limestone, that can store and transmit groundwater and allow it to be pumped in “useful” quantities.
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arsenicA poisonous element that commonly occurs in the natural environment and can contaminate groundwater. Drinking arsenic-rich water over months and years causes arsenic to accumulate in the body. This ca [..]
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