water purification system
/ˈwɔːtər ˌpjʊrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/ · wa·ter pur·i·fi·ca·tion sys·tem
noun
- A collection of devices, processes, or technologies arranged to remove contaminants, pathogens, and undesirable substances from water, producing water suitable for drinking, industrial, or environmental purposes. The new water purification system at the campus dormitory uses reverse‑osmosis membranes and UV light to ensure safe drinking water.
- A specific installation or plant designed to treat municipal or industrial water supplies on a large scale. The city's water purification system can process up to 150 million gallons per day.
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Did you know? The first large‑scale municipal water purification system was built in London in 1852, using slow sand filtration to dramatically reduce cholera outbreaks.