water reclamation
nounUK /ˈwɔːtə ˌrek.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˈwɔː.t̬ɚ ˌrek.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Water reclamation is cleaning dirty water so it can be used again.
The city uses water reclamation to turn wastewater into water for parks and farms.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of treating wastewater to make it suitable for a specific reuse, such as irrigation or industry.
Water reclamation at the plant produces water safe for cooling towers.
3. The recovery of water from industrial or agricultural processes for further use.
Water reclamation in the factory reduced its freshwater intake by half.
4. A system or facility where used water is cleaned and returned to use.
The new water reclamation facility serves the whole district.