Glossary
At the end of each definition in this Glossary there is a number in brackets. This indicates the number of the Study Session where the term is first used in this OpenWASH module.
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palatable waterwater that is pleasant to drink (2) | |
parameterany measurable factor (9) | |
pathogenicdisease-causing (1) | |
percolatedpassed through a porous material or
through small holes (3) | |
permeable rocksrocks that allow water and other
liquids to pass through them (3) | |
photosynthesisprocess by which plants convert light
energy into chemical energy using carbon dioxide from the air and producing
oxygen (4) | |
phytoplanktonmicroscopic plants that live in water (12) | |
point source of pollutionan identifiable source of pollution (4) | |
pollutantssubstances that can cause harm to
human health, plants, animals and the environment in general (4) | |
pollutionintroduction into the environment of
substances likely to cause harm to humans, animals, plants and the environment
in general (4) | |
potable watersee safe drinking
water (2) | |
pre-chlorinationchlorination before the main
treatment stages of the water purification process (5) | |
precipitationany form of water that falls on the
Earth’s surface (rain, snow, hail) (3) | |
proactive leakage controltaking action to prevent leaks in
water pipes from occurring (7) | |
protected water sourceswater sources that have structures to
prevent the entry of contaminants (3) | |
protozoasingle-celled micro-organisms much
larger than bacteria (2) | |
public–private partnershipcollaboration between a public body
and a private company (15) | |
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