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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waste stabilisation pondssystem of ponds to treat wastewater
using sunlight and wind (11) | |
water-based diseasesdiseases caused by parasites that
spend part of their lifecycle in water (2) | |
waterborne diseasesdiseases caused through the ingestion
of water contaminated by human or animal faeces containing pathogens (2) | |
water emergencyevent that disrupts the normal supply
of water (14) | |
water-related diseasesdiseases transmitted by insects that
breed or feed in or near water (2) | |
Water Safety Planplan that proactively seeks to
identify and control risks to safe and continuous water supply (8) | |
water tabletop level of groundwater below the
land surface (3) | |
water tariffprice that is set for water (13) | |
water towerelevated structure that has a water
tank to supply drinking water by gravity (1) | |
water treatmentprocess by which harmful substances
are removed from water so that it is safe for human consumption (5) | |
water utilityorganisation that is responsible for
producing and distributing drinking water (5) | |
water-washed diseasesdiseases that occur due to inadequate
quantity of water being available for good personal hygiene (2) | |
Wuha Agarchlorine-based disinfectant for water
treatment available in Ethiopia (10) | |
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