Water heating — is a thermodynamic process using an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, both hot water and water heated to steam have… … Wikipedia
Water supply and sanitation in Ireland — Water supply and sanitation services in Ireland, in contrast to most countries in the world, are provided free of charge to domestic users since 1997. Only non domestic users are billed for these services. The bulk of the costs of service… … Wikipedia
Water supply and sanitation in the European Union — still is under the responsibility of each member state. Nevertheless, the European Union established some policies which impact the National water strategies tremendously. However, WSS evolved in every Member State independently until the… … Wikipedia
Water reclamation — is a process by which water used in houses and businesses goes down the drain and becomes wastewater, which is then cleaned using biological and chemical processes so the water can be returned to the environment safely to augment the natural… … Wikipedia
Water Resources Development Act of 1988 — (WRDA 1988), USPL|100|676, is a public law passed by Congress on November 17, 1988 concerning water resources in the United States in the areas of flood control, navigation, dredging, environment, recreation, water supply, beach nourishment and… … Wikipedia
Water restrictions in Australia — Water restrictions are currently in place in many regions and cities of Australia in response to chronic shortages resulting from drought. Depending upon the location, these can include restrictions on watering lawns, using sprinkler systems,… … Wikipedia
Water supply and sanitation in Iran — has witnessed some important improvements, especially in terms of increased access to urban water supply, while important challenges remain, particularly concerning sanitation and service provision in rural areas.Institutionally, the Ministry of… … Wikipedia
Water pollution — Raw sewage and industrial waste flows across international borders New River passes from Mexicali to Calexico, California. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans and groundwater). Water p … Wikipedia
Water supply and sanitation in Haiti — Haiti faces key challenges in the water supply and sanitation sector:Notably, access to public services is very low, their quality is inadequate and public institutions remain very weak despite foreign aid and the government s declared intent to… … Wikipedia
Water supply and sanitation in Guyana — Source: [http://www.statisticsguyana.gov.gy/pubs/Chapter7 Housing LivingArrangements.pdf Guyana 2002 Census] , p. 129Other sources of water supply for non potable uses include rainwater catchment (5%); public standpipes or pumps (3%); private… … Wikipedia
Water cooling — Cooling tower and water discharge of a nuclear power plant Water cooling is a method of heat removal from components and industrial equipment. As opposed to air cooling, water is used as the heat conductor. Water cooling is commonly used for… … Wikipedia