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Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology
The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA) is an independent, non-profit organization closely affiliated with the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA).
The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA) is an independent, non-profit organization closely affiliated with the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA).
Aerated water
Aerated water is, correctly speaking, distilled water to which purified air is added to improve its flavor.
Aerated water is, correctly speaking, distilled water to which purified air is added to improve its flavor.
Anti-scaling agent
An anti-scaling agent, also known as descaling agent, anti-limestone, anti-limescale, anti-lime or anti-scale are preparations to prevent the buildup or to remove l...
An anti-scaling agent, also known as descaling agent, anti-limestone, anti-limescale, anti-lime or anti-scale are preparations to prevent the buildup or to remove l...
Archimedes' screw
The Archimedes' screw, also called the Archimedean screw or screwpump, is a machine historically used for transferring water from a low-lying body of water into irrigation ditches.
The Archimedes' screw, also called the Archimedean screw or screwpump, is a machine historically used for transferring water from a low-lying body of water into irrigation ditches.
Association of Water Technologies
The Association of Water Technologies (AWT) is a non-profit trade organization representing over 500 regional water treatment companies throughout the United States and internationally.
The Association of Water Technologies (AWT) is a non-profit trade organization representing over 500 regional water treatment companies throughout the United States and internationally.
Atlantic Estuarine Research Society
The Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AERS) is an association of researchers and students with an interest in estuarine and coastal environmental issues and policies.
The Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AERS) is an association of researchers and students with an interest in estuarine and coastal environmental issues and policies.
Available water capacity
Available water capacity or available water content (AWC) is the range of available water that can be stored in soil and be available for growing crops.
Available water capacity or available water content (AWC) is the range of available water that can be stored in soil and be available for growing crops.
Bacteriological water analysis
Bacteriological water analysis is a method of analysing water to estimate the numbers of bacteria present and, if needed, to find out what sort of bacteria they are.
Bacteriological water analysis is a method of analysing water to estimate the numbers of bacteria present and, if needed, to find out what sort of bacteria they are.
Bezoya
Bezoya is a brand of bottled mineral water taken from a spring at Ortigosa del Monte in Segovia, Spain and owned by Grupo Leche Pascual, S.A.
Bezoya is a brand of bottled mineral water taken from a spring at Ortigosa del Monte in Segovia, Spain and owned by Grupo Leche Pascual, S.A.
Body water
In medicine, body water is 90 to 94 percent of the water content of the human body.
In medicine, body water is 90 to 94 percent of the water content of the human body.
Bound water
In hydrology, bound water, is an extremely thin layer of water surrounding mineral surfaces.
In hydrology, bound water, is an extremely thin layer of water surrounding mineral surfaces.
Capillary fringe
The capillary fringe is the subsurface layer in which groundwater seeps up from a water table by capillary action to fill pores.
The capillary fringe is the subsurface layer in which groundwater seeps up from a water table by capillary action to fill pores.
Chronic cellular dehydration
Chronic cellular dehydration is a term varyingly used in medicine and marketing to describe a state in which an individual's cells are chronically dehydrated.
Chronic cellular dehydration is a term varyingly used in medicine and marketing to describe a state in which an individual's cells are chronically dehydrated.
Clay-water interaction
Clay-water interaction is an all-inclusive term to describe various progressive interactions between clay minerals and water.
Clay-water interaction is an all-inclusive term to describe various progressive interactions between clay minerals and water.
Clean-in-place
Clean-in-Place (CIP) is a method of cleaning the interior surfaces of pipes, vessels, process equipment, filters and associated fittings, without disassembly.
Clean-in-Place (CIP) is a method of cleaning the interior surfaces of pipes, vessels, process equipment, filters and associated fittings, without disassembly.
Cloth filter
Developed for use in Bangladesh, the cloth filter is a simple and cost-effective appropriate technology method for reducing the contamination of drinking water.
Developed for use in Bangladesh, the cloth filter is a simple and cost-effective appropriate technology method for reducing the contamination of drinking water.
Cold water pitting of copper tube
Cold water pitting of copper tube occurs in only a minority of installations.
Cold water pitting of copper tube occurs in only a minority of installations.
Colored dissolved organic matter
Colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) is the optically measurable component of the dissolved organic matter in water.
Colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) is the optically measurable component of the dissolved organic matter in water.
Commodification of water
The Commodification of water refers to the process of transforming water from a public good into a tradable commodity also known as an economic good.
The Commodification of water refers to the process of transforming water from a public good into a tradable commodity also known as an economic good.
Darcy's law
Darcy's law is a phenomenologically derived constitutive equation that describes the flow of a fluid through a porous medium.
Darcy's law is a phenomenologically derived constitutive equation that describes the flow of a fluid through a porous medium.
De aquaeductu
De aquaeductu is a two-book official report given to the emperor Nerva or Trajan on the state of the aqueducts of Rome, and was written by Julius Sextus Frontinus at the end of the 1st centu...
De aquaeductu is a two-book official report given to the emperor Nerva or Trajan on the state of the aqueducts of Rome, and was written by Julius Sextus Frontinus at the end of the 1st centu...
Delta Blues (documentary film)
Delta Blues (subtitled: In a Land of Cotton) is a documentary film shot in 2000.
Delta Blues (subtitled: In a Land of Cotton) is a documentary film shot in 2000.
Drawdown (hydrology)
In water-related science and engineering there are two similar but distinct definitions in use for drawdown.
In water-related science and engineering there are two similar but distinct definitions in use for drawdown.
Economic water scarcity
Economic water scarcity is a type of water scarcity caused by a lack of investment in water or insufficient human capacity to satisfy the demand of water.
Economic water scarcity is a type of water scarcity caused by a lack of investment in water or insufficient human capacity to satisfy the demand of water.
Electrolysed water
Electrolysed water is produced by the electrolysis of ordinary tap water containing dissolved sodium chloride.
Electrolysed water is produced by the electrolysis of ordinary tap water containing dissolved sodium chloride.
Environmental Governance in Brazil
Environmental governance in Brazil tends to be carried out with a top-down approach, whereby the government puts in place legislations that markets have to abide to.
Environmental governance in Brazil tends to be carried out with a top-down approach, whereby the government puts in place legislations that markets have to abide to.
Erosion corrosion of copper water tubes
Erosion corrosion, also known as impingement damage, is the combined effect of corrosion and erosion caused by rapid flowing turbulent water.
Erosion corrosion, also known as impingement damage, is the combined effect of corrosion and erosion caused by rapid flowing turbulent water.
Estuary
An estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
An estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
Extraterrestrial liquid water
Extraterrestrial liquid water, the presence of water in its liquid state, is a subject of wide interest because it is commonly believed to be a prerequisite for extraterrestrial life.
Extraterrestrial liquid water, the presence of water in its liquid state, is a subject of wide interest because it is commonly believed to be a prerequisite for extraterrestrial life.
Farm water
Farm water, also known as agricultural water, is water committed for use in the production of food and fibre.
Farm water, also known as agricultural water, is water committed for use in the production of food and fibre.
Flexible SPC water model
The Flexible Simple Point Charge water model (or Flexible SPC water model) is a re-parametrization of the three-site SPC water model.
The Flexible Simple Point Charge water model (or Flexible SPC water model) is a re-parametrization of the three-site SPC water model.
Flownet
A flownet is a graphical representation of two-dimensional steady-state groundwater flow through aquifers.
A flownet is a graphical representation of two-dimensional steady-state groundwater flow through aquifers.
Flushing hydrant
A Flushing hydrant is a hydrant that is used for flushing a water line of silt, rust, debris, or stagnant water.
A Flushing hydrant is a hydrant that is used for flushing a water line of silt, rust, debris, or stagnant water.
Fountain
A fountain (from the Latin "fons" or "fontis", a source or spring) is a piece of architecture which pours water into a basin or jets it into the air either to supply drinking water or for decora...
A fountain (from the Latin "fons" or "fontis", a source or spring) is a piece of architecture which pours water into a basin or jets it into the air either to supply drinking water or for decora...
Groundwater
Groundwater is water located beneath the earths surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations.
Groundwater is water located beneath the earths surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations.
Groundwater recharge
Groundwater recharge or deep drainage or deep percolation OR EVEN Groundwater Recharge is a hydrologic process where water moves downward from surface water to groundwater.
Groundwater recharge or deep drainage or deep percolation OR EVEN Groundwater Recharge is a hydrologic process where water moves downward from surface water to groundwater.
Hexagonal water
Hexagonal water is a term used in a marketing scam that claims the ability to create a certain configuration of water that is better for the body.
Hexagonal water is a term used in a marketing scam that claims the ability to create a certain configuration of water that is better for the body.
Hydraulic head
Hydraulic head or piezometric head is a specific measurement of liquid pressure above a geodetic datum.
Hydraulic head or piezometric head is a specific measurement of liquid pressure above a geodetic datum.
Hydraulic structure
A hydraulic structure is a structure submerged or partially submerged in any body of water, which disrupts the natural flow of water.
A hydraulic structure is a structure submerged or partially submerged in any body of water, which disrupts the natural flow of water.
Hydrosphere
A hydrosphere (from Greek ὕδωρ - hudōr, "water" and σφαῖρα - sphaira, "sphere") in physical geography describes the combined mass of water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet.
A hydrosphere (from Greek ὕδωρ - hudōr, "water" and σφαῖρα - sphaira, "sphere") in physical geography describes the combined mass of water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet.
International trade and water
International trade and water is a term that is used to describe the relationship between international trade and the water being used by humans.
International trade and water is a term that is used to describe the relationship between international trade and the water being used by humans.
Ion-exchange resin
An ion-exchange resin or ion-exchange polymer is an insoluble matrix (or support structure) normally in the form of small (1–2 mm diameter) beads, usually white or yellowish, fabricat...
An ion-exchange resin or ion-exchange polymer is an insoluble matrix (or support structure) normally in the form of small (1–2 mm diameter) beads, usually white or yellowish, fabricat...
Ionized water
A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes water.
A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes water.
Iron bacteria
In the management of water-supply wells, iron bacteria are bacteria that derive the energy they need to live and multiply by oxidizing dissolved ferrous iron.
In the management of water-supply wells, iron bacteria are bacteria that derive the energy they need to live and multiply by oxidizing dissolved ferrous iron.
Isotope hydrology
Isotope hydrology is a field of hydrology that uses isotopic dating to estimate the age and origins of water and of movement within the hydrologic cycle.
Isotope hydrology is a field of hydrology that uses isotopic dating to estimate the age and origins of water and of movement within the hydrologic cycle.
Journées Information Eaux
The Journées Information Eaux are a series of conferences about water from famous scientists.
The Journées Information Eaux are a series of conferences about water from famous scientists.
Leaf wetness
Leaf wetness is an meteorological parameter that describes the amount of dew and precipitation left on surfaces.
Leaf wetness is an meteorological parameter that describes the amount of dew and precipitation left on surfaces.
LifeStraw
LifeStraw is a water filter designed to be used by one person to filter water so that they may safely drink it.
LifeStraw is a water filter designed to be used by one person to filter water so that they may safely drink it.
Limescale
Limescale is the hard, off-white, chalky deposit found in kettles, hot-water boilers and the inside of inadequately maintained hot-water central heating systems.
Limescale is the hard, off-white, chalky deposit found in kettles, hot-water boilers and the inside of inadequately maintained hot-water central heating systems.
Malvern water
Malvern water is a natural spring water from the Malvern Hills on the border of the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire in England.
Malvern water is a natural spring water from the Malvern Hills on the border of the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire in England.
Metabolic water
Metabolic water refers to water created inside a living organism through their metabolism, by oxidizing energy-containing substances in their food.
Metabolic water refers to water created inside a living organism through their metabolism, by oxidizing energy-containing substances in their food.
Moat
A moat is a deep, broad ditch, either dry or filled with water, that surrounds a castle, other building or town, historically to provide it with a preliminary line of defence.
A moat is a deep, broad ditch, either dry or filled with water, that surrounds a castle, other building or town, historically to provide it with a preliminary line of defence.
Moisture meter
Moisture meters are used to measure the percentage of water in a given substance.
Moisture meters are used to measure the percentage of water in a given substance.
Multi-barrier approach
The Multi-barrier approach is a key paradigm for ensuring safe drinking water in jurisdictions such as Ontario, elsewhere in Canada, and New Zealand.
The Multi-barrier approach is a key paradigm for ensuring safe drinking water in jurisdictions such as Ontario, elsewhere in Canada, and New Zealand.
Nephelometer
A nephelometer is stationary or portable instrument for measuring suspended particulates in a liquid or gas colloid.
A nephelometer is stationary or portable instrument for measuring suspended particulates in a liquid or gas colloid.
New England Estuarine Research Society
The New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) is an association of researchers and students with an interest in estuarine and coastal environmental research.
The New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) is an association of researchers and students with an interest in estuarine and coastal environmental research.
Off-stream
Off-stream refers to a water body or system that is not located in a streambed or does not receive significant natural flows from the surrounding watershed.
Off-stream refers to a water body or system that is not located in a streambed or does not receive significant natural flows from the surrounding watershed.
Origin of water on Earth
The origin of water on Earth, or the reason why there is clearly more water on the Earth than on the other planets of the Solar System, has not been clarified.
The origin of water on Earth, or the reason why there is clearly more water on the Earth than on the other planets of the Solar System, has not been clarified.
Outline of water
Water – chemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds.
Water – chemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds.
Physical water scarcity
The term physical water scarcity was first defined in a wide-ranging 2007 study on our use of water in agriculture over the past 50 years.
The term physical water scarcity was first defined in a wide-ranging 2007 study on our use of water in agriculture over the past 50 years.
Portable water purification
Portable water purification devicesalso known as point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems and field water disinfection techniquesare self-contained units that can be used by ...
Portable water purification devicesalso known as point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems and field water disinfection techniquesare self-contained units that can be used by ...
Portable water tank
A portable water tank is a collapsible temporary tank designed for the reserve storage of water in firefighting, emergency relief, and military applications.
A portable water tank is a collapsible temporary tank designed for the reserve storage of water in firefighting, emergency relief, and military applications.
Precipitable water
Precipitable water is the depth of the amount of water in a column of the atmosphere if all the water in that column were precipitated as rain.
Precipitable water is the depth of the amount of water in a column of the atmosphere if all the water in that column were precipitated as rain.
Properties of water
Water is the most abundant compound on Earth's surface, covering about 70 percent of the planet.
Water is the most abundant compound on Earth's surface, covering about 70 percent of the planet.
Rain chain
Rain chains are alternatives to a downspout.
Rain chains are alternatives to a downspout.
Right to water
When taken as human right, the right to water places certain responsibilities upon governments to ensure that people can enjoy "sufficient, safe, accessible and affordable water, without discrim...
When taken as human right, the right to water places certain responsibilities upon governments to ensure that people can enjoy "sufficient, safe, accessible and affordable water, without discrim...
River Basin Management Plans
River basin management plans are a management tool in Integrated Water Resources Management.
River basin management plans are a management tool in Integrated Water Resources Management.
River continuum concept
The River Continuum Concept is a model for classifying and describing flowing water, in addition to the classification of individual sections of waters after the occurrence of indicator organisms.
The River Continuum Concept is a model for classifying and describing flowing water, in addition to the classification of individual sections of waters after the occurrence of indicator organisms.
River engineering
River engineering is the process of planned human intervention in the course, characteristics or flow of a river with the intention of producing some defined benefit.
River engineering is the process of planned human intervention in the course, characteristics or flow of a river with the intention of producing some defined benefit.
Roman aqueduct
Roman aqueducts were built to remarkably fine tolerances; for example, the gradient of the Pont du Gard is only 34 cm per km, descending only 17 m vertically in its entire length of.
Roman aqueducts were built to remarkably fine tolerances; for example, the gradient of the Pont du Gard is only 34 cm per km, descending only 17 m vertically in its entire length of.
Salt pannes and pools
Salt pannes and pools are water retaining depressions located within salt and brackish marshes.
Salt pannes and pools are water retaining depressions located within salt and brackish marshes.
Sludging
Sludging is a very simple well drilling method developed in ancient India but still used extensively in developing countries, where capital is scarce, but manpower abundant.
Sludging is a very simple well drilling method developed in ancient India but still used extensively in developing countries, where capital is scarce, but manpower abundant.
Snell's window
Snell's window is a phenomenon by which an underwater viewer sees everything above the surface through a cone of light of width of about 96 degrees.
Snell's window is a phenomenon by which an underwater viewer sees everything above the surface through a cone of light of width of about 96 degrees.
Soakage
A soakage, or soak, is a source of water in Australian deserts.
A soakage, or soak, is a source of water in Australian deserts.
Soakage (source of water)
A soakage, or soak, is a source of water in Australian deserts.
A soakage, or soak, is a source of water in Australian deserts.
Space Saves Society
Space Saves Society is a British charity organization seeking to apply space-borne earth observation technology to monitoring and protecting the water resources of our planet.
Space Saves Society is a British charity organization seeking to apply space-borne earth observation technology to monitoring and protecting the water resources of our planet.
Specific storage
Specific storage (Ss), storativity (S), specific yield (Sy) and specific capacity are material physical properties that characterize the capacity of an aquifer to relea...
Specific storage (Ss), storativity (S), specific yield (Sy) and specific capacity are material physical properties that characterize the capacity of an aquifer to relea...
Strainers
A strainer is essentially a screen installed to allow water to pass through, but not larger items.
A strainer is essentially a screen installed to allow water to pass through, but not larger items.
Super-Dense Water
Super-Dense Water is water that is so heavy that the molecules of water are packed so tightly together it is nearly a solid.
Super-Dense Water is water that is so heavy that the molecules of water are packed so tightly together it is nearly a solid.
Superheated steam
Superheated steam is steam at a temperature higher than water's boiling point.
Superheated steam is steam at a temperature higher than water's boiling point.
Superheated water
Superheated water is liquid water under pressure at temperatures between the usual boiling point (100 °C) and the critical temperature (374 °C).
Superheated water is liquid water under pressure at temperatures between the usual boiling point (100 °C) and the critical temperature (374 °C).
Surface water
Surface water is water collecting on the ground or in a stream, river, lake, wetland, or ocean; it is related to water collecting as groundwater or atmospheric water.
Surface water is water collecting on the ground or in a stream, river, lake, wetland, or ocean; it is related to water collecting as groundwater or atmospheric water.
Suspended solids
Suspended solids refers to small solid particles which remain in suspension in water as a colloid or due to the motion of the water.
Suspended solids refers to small solid particles which remain in suspension in water as a colloid or due to the motion of the water.
Swale (geographic feature)
A swale is a low tract of land, especially one that is moist or marshy.
A swale is a low tract of land, especially one that is moist or marshy.
Tap water
Tap water is a principal component of "indoor plumbing", which became available in urban areas of the developed world during the last quarter of the 19th century, and common during the mid-20th ...
Tap water is a principal component of "indoor plumbing", which became available in urban areas of the developed world during the last quarter of the 19th century, and common during the mid-20th ...
Ultrapure Water
The term Ultrapure Water offers a challenge in being described with a single definition.
The term Ultrapure Water offers a challenge in being described with a single definition.
Ultrapure water
The term ultrapure water offers a challenge in being described with a single definition.
The term ultrapure water offers a challenge in being described with a single definition.
UN World Water Development Report
The United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) is a global report that provides an authoritative, comprehensive assessment of the world’s freshwater resources.
The United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) is a global report that provides an authoritative, comprehensive assessment of the world’s freshwater resources.
UN-Water
UN-Water is a mechanism of the United Nations, endorsed in 2003 for the follow-up process of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development.
UN-Water is a mechanism of the United Nations, endorsed in 2003 for the follow-up process of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development.
UNESCO-IHE
The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institute for water education that was created in 2003 from the previous IHE. This in turn grew out of the International Course i...
The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institute for water education that was created in 2003 from the previous IHE. This in turn grew out of the International Course i...
Vadose zone
The vadose zone, also termed the unsaturated zone, is the portion of Earth between the land surface and the phreatic zone or zone of saturation ("vadose" is Latin for "shallow").
The vadose zone, also termed the unsaturated zone, is the portion of Earth between the land surface and the phreatic zone or zone of saturation ("vadose" is Latin for "shallow").
Vapor quality
In thermodynamics, vapor quality is the percentage of mass in a saturated mixture that is vapor; i.e. saturated vapor has a "quality" of 100%, and saturated liquid has a "quality" of 0%.
In thermodynamics, vapor quality is the percentage of mass in a saturated mixture that is vapor; i.e. saturated vapor has a "quality" of 100%, and saturated liquid has a "quality" of 0%.
Washout
A washout is the sudden erosion of soft soil or other support surfaces by a gush of water, usually occurring during a heavy downpour of rain or other stream flooding.
A washout is the sudden erosion of soft soil or other support surfaces by a gush of water, usually occurring during a heavy downpour of rain or other stream flooding.
Water activity
Water activity or aw was developed to account for the intensity with which water associates with various non-aqueous constituents and solids.
Water activity or aw was developed to account for the intensity with which water associates with various non-aqueous constituents and solids.
Water content
Water content or moisture content is the quantity of water contained in a material, such as soil, rock, ceramics, fruit, or wood.
Water content or moisture content is the quantity of water contained in a material, such as soil, rock, ceramics, fruit, or wood.
Water cycle
The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle or H2O cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.
The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle or H2O cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.
Water engine
The water engine is a positive-displacement engine, often closely resembling a steam engine, with similar pistons and valves, that is driven by water pressure.
The water engine is a positive-displacement engine, often closely resembling a steam engine, with similar pistons and valves, that is driven by water pressure.
Water feature
In landscape architecture and garden design, a water feature is one or more items from a range of fountains, pools, ponds, cascades, waterfalls, and streams.
In landscape architecture and garden design, a water feature is one or more items from a range of fountains, pools, ponds, cascades, waterfalls, and streams.
Water intoxication
Water intoxication, also known as water poisoning, is a potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside ...
Water intoxication, also known as water poisoning, is a potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside ...
Water ionizer
A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes water.
A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes water.
Water model
In computational chemistry, classical water models are used for the simulation of water clusters, liquid water, and aqueous solutions with explicit solvent.
In computational chemistry, classical water models are used for the simulation of water clusters, liquid water, and aqueous solutions with explicit solvent.
Water on terrestrial planets
The origin and development of water on terrestrial planets, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the Earth's Moon, varies with each planetary body, with the exact origins remaining unclear.
The origin and development of water on terrestrial planets, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the Earth's Moon, varies with each planetary body, with the exact origins remaining unclear.
Water pricing
Water pricing is a term that covers various processes to assign a price to water.
Water pricing is a term that covers various processes to assign a price to water.
Water privatization
Water privatization is a short-hand for private sector participation in the provision of water services and sanitation, although sometimes it refers to privatization and sale of water resources ...
Water privatization is a short-hand for private sector participation in the provision of water services and sanitation, although sometimes it refers to privatization and sale of water resources ...
Water resource policy
Water resource policy, encompasses the institutions, and policy making processes.
Water resource policy, encompasses the institutions, and policy making processes.
Water scarcity in Africa
Water scarcity or lack of safe drinking water is one of the major problems faced by Africa as one third still lack the access to safe portable water for consumption.
Water scarcity or lack of safe drinking water is one of the major problems faced by Africa as one third still lack the access to safe portable water for consumption.
Water softening
Water softening is the reduction of the concentration of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water.
Water softening is the reduction of the concentration of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water.
Water spot
A water spot is an area of dried mineral deposits left on a surface after being allowed to air dry.
A water spot is an area of dried mineral deposits left on a surface after being allowed to air dry.
Water stop (sports)
A water stop is a break and a place to break for drinking water in sports events (sports competitions or training) for some types of sports, such as various long distance types of running (e.g....
A water stop is a break and a place to break for drinking water in sports events (sports competitions or training) for some types of sports, such as various long distance types of running (e.g....
Water stress
Researchers define water stress and water scarcity in different ways.
Researchers define water stress and water scarcity in different ways.
Water supply and sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Although access to water supply and sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa has been steadily improving over the past two decades, the region still lags behind all other developing regions.
Although access to water supply and sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa has been steadily improving over the past two decades, the region still lags behind all other developing regions.
Water torture
Water torture encompasses a variety of techniques of torture using water.
Water torture encompasses a variety of techniques of torture using water.
Water trading
Water trading is the process of buying and selling of water access entitlements, also often called water rights.
Water trading is the process of buying and selling of water access entitlements, also often called water rights.
Water transportation
ater transportation is the intentional movement of water over large distances.
ater transportation is the intentional movement of water over large distances.
Water use
Water use can mean the amount of water used for a given task or for the production of a given quantity of some product or crop.
Water use can mean the amount of water used for a given task or for the production of a given quantity of some product or crop.
Water user board
A Water User Board (WUB), or Water User Association (WUA) is a group of water users, such as irrigators, who pool their financial, technical, material, and human resources for the operation and ...
A Water User Board (WUB), or Water User Association (WUA) is a group of water users, such as irrigators, who pool their financial, technical, material, and human resources for the operation and ...
Water, Land and Ecosystems
Water, Land and Ecosystems is one of several new research programmes approved by the CGIAR during 2011 after an extensive period of consultation that began in 2009.
Water, Land and Ecosystems is one of several new research programmes approved by the CGIAR during 2011 after an extensive period of consultation that began in 2009.
Waterproofing
Waterproof or water-resistant describes objects relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions.
Waterproof or water-resistant describes objects relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions.
Weight loss effects of water
The apparent weight loss effects of water are still a subject for further research, but there is some evidence that suggests that drinking water can be associated with appetite reduction, consum...
The apparent weight loss effects of water are still a subject for further research, but there is some evidence that suggests that drinking water can be associated with appetite reduction, consum...
Wet analysis
In combustion processes, a wet analysis is performed when water vapor is taken into account as one of the products of the reaction.
In combustion processes, a wet analysis is performed when water vapor is taken into account as one of the products of the reaction.
Whisson Windmill
The Whisson Windmill is a device that extracts clean drinking water from the atmosphere.
The Whisson Windmill is a device that extracts clean drinking water from the atmosphere.
World Water Forum
Every three years the World Water Council organizes a World Water Forum in close collaboration with the authorities of the host country.
Every three years the World Water Council organizes a World Water Forum in close collaboration with the authorities of the host country.