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babiesESFR
useinfants
cat. FbacillaceaeESFR
BT1bacteria
BT2microorganisms
NT1bacillus
NT1clostridium
bacillariophyceaeESFR
usediatoms
bacillariophytaESFR
usediatoms
bacillary dysenteryESFR
useshigellosis
cat. FbacillusESFR
BT1bacillaceae
BT2bacteria
BT3microorganisms
cat. A1back flowESFR
BT1flow
cat. E1backwashingESFR
CLEANING FILTERS with an upward or reversed FLOW of WATER
uffilter backwashing
rtgranular bed filtration
cat. FbacteriaESFR
BT1microorganisms
NT1actinomycetales
NT2bifidobacterium
NT1alcaligenes
NT1azotobacteriaceae
NT1bacillaceae
NT2bacillus
NT2clostridium
NT1bacteroidaceae
NT2bacteroides
NT1chlamydia
NT2chlamydia trachomatis
NT1enterobacteriaceae
NT2escherichia coli
NT3enteroinvasive e. coli
NT3enteropathogenic e. coli
NT3enterotoxigenic e. coli
NT3nonpathogenic e. coli
NT2nonpathogenic e. coli
NT2proteus
NT2salmonella
NT3salmonella paratyphi
NT3salmonella typhi
NT3salmonella typhimurium
NT2salmonella typhimurium
NT2shigella
NT3shigella boydei
NT3shigella dysenteriae
NT3shigella flexneri
NT3shigella sonnei
NT2yersinia
NT3yersinia enterocolitica
NT3yersinia pestis
NT3yersinia pseudotuberculosis
NT1iron bacteria
NT1lactobacillus
NT1micrococcaceae
NT2staphylococcus
NT1mycoplasmatales
NT1neisseriaceae
NT1pseudomonadaceae
NT2pseudomonas
NT3pseudomonas pseudomallei
NT1rickettsiales
NT2coxiella
NT2rickettsia
NT3rickettsia prowazekii
NT1spirillaceae
NT2campylobacter
NT2spirillum
NT1spirochaetales
NT2borrelia
NT2cristispira
NT2leptospira
NT2spirochaeta
NT2treponema
NT3treponema pertenue
NT1streptococcaceae
NT2streptococcus
NT3faecal streptococci
NT1sulphur bacteria
NT1vibrionaceae
NT2vibrio
NT3vibrio cholerae
rtbacterial infections
rtbactericides
rtbacteriological examination
rtbacteriological quality
rtbacteriophages
rtcoliforms
rtfaecal bacteria
rtfaecal-oral infections
rtindicator organisms
rtpathogenic bacteria
bacteria (sulphur)ESFR
usesulphur bacteria
bacteria bedsESFR
usebiological filtration
cat. Fbacterial diarrhoeasESFR
BT1bacterial infections
BT1diarrhoeal diseases
BT2enteric infections
BT3gastrointestinal diseases
BT4water-related diseases
BT5diseases
BT3infectious diseases
BT4diseases
BT2faecal-oral infections
BT3faecal-disposal diseases
BT4infectious diseases
BT5diseases
BT4water-related diseases
BT5diseases
rtcampylobacter
rtcholera
rtenteropathogenic e. coli
rtsalmonelloses
rtshigella
rtvibrio
cat. Fbacterial enteritisESFR
BT1bacterial infections
BT1enteritis
BT2enteric infections
BT3gastrointestinal diseases
BT4water-related diseases
BT5diseases
BT3infectious diseases
BT4diseases
BT1salmonelloses
BT2bacterial infections
BT2faecal-oral infections
BT3faecal-disposal diseases
BT4infectious diseases
BT5diseases
BT4water-related diseases
BT5diseases
NT1campylobacter enteritis
cat. Fbacterial infectionsESFR
NT1bacterial diarrhoeas
NT1bacterial enteritis
NT2campylobacter enteritis
NT1cholera
NT1leptospirosis
NT2weil's disease
NT1melioidosis
NT1paratyphoid fever
NT1plague
NT1salmonelloses
NT2bacterial enteritis
NT3campylobacter enteritis
NT2paratyphoid fever
NT2typhoid fever
NT1shigellosis
NT1skin sepsis
NT1trachoma
NT1yaws
NT1yersiniosis
rtbacteria
rtenteric infections
rtpathogenic bacteria
rtviroses
rtviruses
bacterial skin sepsis
useskin sepsis
cat. KbactericidesESFR
BT1pesticides
BT2chemicals
rtbacteria
rtdisinfectants
rtpathogenic bacteria
cat. Bbacteriological examinationESFR
ufanalysis (bacteriological)
BT1microbiological analysis
BT2biological analysis
BT3water analysis
NT1membrane filters
NT1multiple tube method
rtbacteria
cat. Bbacteriological qualityESFR
ufquality (bacteriological)
BT1microbiological quality
BT2biological quality
BT3water quality
rtbacteria
cat. FbacteriophagesESFR
Viruses infecting bacteri
ufcoliphages
BT1viruses
BT2microorganisms
BT2pathogens
rtbacteria
cat. FbacteroidaceaeESFR
BT1bacteria
BT2microorganisms
NT1bacteroides
cat. FbacteroidesESFR
BT1bacteroidaceae
BT2bacteria
BT3microorganisms
BT1faecal bacteria
cat. A1bafflesESFR
Devices to check or deflect fluid flows
rtflow control
rttanks
bagasseES
useagricultural solid wastes
cat. JbahamasESFR
BT1caribbean
BT2america
cat. JbahrainESFR
BT1middle east
BT2asia
balancing reservoirsES
useequalization basins
cat. FbalantidiasisESFR
ufdysentery (balantidial)
BT1dysentery
BT2diarrhoeal diseases
BT3enteric infections
BT4gastrointestinal diseases
BT5water-related diseases
BT6diseases
BT4infectious diseases
BT5diseases
BT3faecal-oral infections
BT4faecal-disposal diseases
BT5infectious diseases
BT6diseases
BT5water-related diseases
BT6diseases
BT1protozoal infections
BT2parasitic infections
BT3infectious diseases
BT4diseases
rtbalantidium
cat. FbalantidiumESFR
Predominantly BALANTIDIUM coli
BT1pathogenic protozoa
BT2pathogens
BT1protozoa
BT2microorganisms
rtbalantidiasis
rtcolonic ulceration
rtparasitic diarrhoeas
ball valves
usefloat valves
cat. KbambooESFR
BT1construction materials
BT1pipe materials
rtwood
cat. Kbancroftian filariasisESFR
BT1filariasis
BT2helminthic infections
BT3parasitic infections
BT4infectious diseases
BT5diseases
BT3vector-borne diseases
BT4water-related diseases
BT5diseases
BT3water-related diseases
BT4diseases
rtwuchereria bancrofti
cat. E2bangalore methodESFR
BT1composting
BT2sludge use
BT3recycling
BT2solid waste recycling
BT3recycling
rtindore process
cat. JbangladeshESFR
BT1south asia
BT2asia
cat. A1bank filtrationESFR
BT1artificial recharge
BT2recharge
BT1filtration
BT2physical treatment
cat. A1bank storageESFR
uflateral storage
BT1water storage
rtrivers
cat. E1bar screensESFR
BT1screens
cat. JbarbadosESFR
BT1caribbean
BT2america
cat. KbariumESFR
BT1heavy metals
BT2pollutants
BT1metals
BT2chemical elements
barrages
usedams
barrowsFR
usehandcarts
cat. Ibaseline studiesESFR
BT1surveys
BT2information gathering
rtinformation gathering
cat. Gbasic needsESFR
uffundamental needs
rthuman rights
rtpoverty
basins (drainage)
usecatchment areas
basins (vessels)
usetanks
batch composting latrines
usecomposting latrines
bath water
usesullage
cat. Fbathing facilitiesESFR
NT1public bathing facilities
NT2public wash-stands
rtbathing practices
rtdomestic use
cat. Fbathing practicesESFR
WASHING of the whole body, with or without immersion
BT1personal washing
BT2domestic use
BT3water use
BT2personal hygiene
BT3hygiene
BT2washing
BT3domestic use
BT4water use
BT3household hygiene
BT4hygiene
NT1showering
rtbathing facilities
rtsullage
rtswimming pools
bathroom tissues
usetoilet paper
baths (public)
usepublic bathing facilities
cat. Ibayesian networksESFR
Bayesian network is a type of decision support system that can help formulate better integrated water resource management strategies
BT1decision support systems
BT2decision making
BT3social processes
beaches
usecoasts
cat. Fbed bugsESFR
ufcimicidae
BT1insects
BT2arthropods
BT3vectors
BT4disease transmission
rthousehold hygiene
bedsoniaESFR
usechlamydia
beef tapeworm
usetaenia saginata
beer making
usebrewing
behavior
usebehaviour
cat. GbehaviourESFR
ufbehavior
ufhabits
BT1psychology
BT2social sciences
BT3science
NT1misuse of facilities
NT1use of facilities
NT1vandalism
rtattitudes
rtcommunity participation
rtcultural aspects
rtpersonal hygiene
rtsocial change
rttaboos
cat. JbelarusESFR
BT1europe
cat. JbelgiumESFR
BT1europe
cat. GbeliefsESFR
ufhealth beliefs
BT1cultural aspects
NT1taboos
rtindigenous knowledge
rtresistance to change
rttraditions
cat. JbelizeESFR
BT1central america
BT2america
cat. IbenchmarkingESFR
BT1comparative analysis
BT2evaluation methods
BT3evaluation
cat. GbenefitsESFR
Positive consequences of a project
ufgains
BT1impact
rtcost benefit analysis
rtevaluation
cat. JbeninESFR
BT1west africa
BT2africa
cat. KbentoniteESFR
BT1clays
BT1coagulants/flocculants
BT2chemicals
cat. JbermudaESFR
BT1north america
BT2america
cat. Ibest practicesESFR
BT1comparative analysis
BT2evaluation methods
BT3evaluation
cat. Cbeverage industryESFR
BT1water use
rtbrewing
bhindi seedsESFR
usehibiscus esculentus seeds
cat. JbhutanESFR
BT1south asia
BT2asia
cat. Ibibliographic formESFR
NT1bibliographies
NT1literature reviews
NT1manuals
cat. IbibliographiesESFR
BT1bibliographic form
rtliterature reviews
cat. FbifidobacteriumESFR
BT1actinomycetales
BT2bacteria
BT3microorganisms
rtfaecal bacteria
bilharziaESFR
useschistosoma
bilharziasisES
useschistosomiasis
bins (double septic)
usedouble vault composting latrines
bio concentration
usebioaccumulation
bio-oxidationESFR
usebiological oxidation
cat. FbioaccumulationESFR
ufaccumulation (biological)
ufbio concentration
ufbiological accumulation
rtpollutants
rttoxicity
cat. IbioassayESFR
BT1laboratory testing
BT2testing
rtquality control
cat. Bbiochemical oxygen demandESFR
ufbiological oxygen demand
ufbod
BT1oxygen demand
BT2chemical quality
BT3water quality
cat. Bbiochemical stabilityESFR
ufstability (biochemical)
BT1chemical stability
rtbiodegradation
cat. E2biodegradationESFR
ufdegradation (biological)
ufputrescibility
BT1decomposition
rtbiochemical stability
rtbiological treatment
biodisksESFR
usebiological disks
biodrums
usebiological drums
biofiltersESFR
usebiological filtration
cat. KbiogasESFR
ufdung gas
ufgas (bio)
ufgobar gas
uflandfill gas
ufsludge gas
BT1organic compounds
rtbiogas production
rtcarbon dioxide
rtfuels
rtmethane
cat. E2biogas productionESFR
BT1excreta use
BT2solid waste recycling
BT3recycling
rtanaerobic digestion
rtbiogas
rtcomposting
rtmethane fermentation
rtsludge digestion
biological accumulation
usebioaccumulation
cat. E2biological analysisESFR
ufanalysis (biological)
BT1water analysis
NT1microbiological analysis
NT2bacteriological examination
NT3membrane filters
NT3multiple tube method
biological clogging
useclogging
cat. E1biological disksESFR
ufbiodisks
ufdiscs (biological)
BT1rotating biological contactors
BT2biological treatment
BT3wastewater treatment
cat. E1biological drumsESFR
ufbiodrums
ufdrums (biological)
BT1rotating biological contactors
BT2biological treatment
BT3wastewater treatment
cat. E1biological filtrationESFR
Includes biological FILTERS
ufbacteria beds
ufbiofilters
uffilters (biological)
BT1biological treatment
BT2wastewater treatment
NT1alternating double filtration
NT1anaerobic filters
NT2upflow anaerobic sludge blankets
NT3anaerobic downflow stationary fixed film
NT3anaerobic expanded/fluidized bed
NT1high rate filtration
NT1intermittent filters
NT1slow sand filtration
NT2schmutzdecke
rtfiltration
rtfiltration media
rtinfectious diseases
rtjute
rtpalm kernel shells
rtsawdust
cat. E1biological oxidationESFR
ufbio-oxidation
ufoxidation (biological)
BT1biological treatment
BT2wastewater treatment
NT1oxidation ditches
NT1oxidation ponds
NT2aerated lagoons
NT2aerobic lagoons
NT3high-rate aerobic lagoons
NT2anaerobic lagoons
NT2facultative lagoons
NT2maturation ponds
NT2polishing ponds
rtoxygen
biological oxygen demand
usebiochemical oxygen demand
cat. Bbiological qualityESFR
ufquality (biological)
BT1water quality
NT1microbiological quality
NT2bacteriological quality
NT2virological quality
rtpasteurization
rtultrasonics
cat. E1biological treatmentESFR
BT1wastewater treatment
NT1activated sludge
NT2biosorption process
NT2contact stabilization
NT1aerobic treatment
NT2aerated lagoons
NT2aerobic digestion
NT1anaerobic treatment
NT2anaerobic digestion
NT2anaerobic lagoons
NT1biological filtration
NT2alternating double filtration
NT2anaerobic filters
NT3upflow anaerobic sludge blankets
NT4anaerobic downflow stationary fixed film
NT4anaerobic expanded/fluidized bed
NT2high rate filtration
NT2intermittent filters
NT2slow sand filtration
NT3schmutzdecke
NT1biological oxidation
NT2oxidation ditches
NT2oxidation ponds
NT3aerated lagoons
NT3aerobic lagoons
NT4high-rate aerobic lagoons
NT3anaerobic lagoons
NT3facultative lagoons
NT3maturation ponds
NT3polishing ponds
NT1rotating biological contactors
NT2biological disks
NT2biological drums
NT1sequencing batch reactors
rtadsorption
rtbiodegradation
rtschmutzdecke
rtsecondary treatment
biology (environmental)
useecology
cat. FbiomassESFR
rtphotosynthesis
rtproductivity
cat. E1biosorption processESFR
BT1activated sludge
BT2biological treatment
BT3wastewater treatment
BT2sludge
cat. Gbirth rateESFR
ufrate of births
BT1population increase
BT2population
bits (bore)
usebore bits
cat. FbivalvesESFR
BT1aquatic animals
BT2aquatic life
black waterES
usesewage
blackfliesFR
usesimulium
bladder worm
usetaenia
blair latrinesESFR
useventilated improved pit latrines
blatta
usecockroaches
cat. Kbleaching powderESFR
ufchlorinated lime
uflime (chlorinated)
BT1chlorinated compounds
BT2chemicals
rtsodium hypochlorite
blindness (river)
useonchocerciasis
cat. AblockageESFR
BT1equipment failure
blood fluke
useschistosoma
cat. Fblue-green algaeESFR
ufcyanobacteria
ufcyanophyceae
ufcyanophyta
BT1algae
BT2aquatic plants
BT3aquatic life
BT2microorganisms
boards (water)
usewater authorities
bodESFR
usebiochemical oxygen demand
body careES
usepersonal hygiene
body lice
uselice
body washing
usepersonal washing
cat. JbogsESFR
ufpeat bogs
BT1wetlands
BT2physiographic features
rtpeat
cat. E1boilingESFR
BT1disinfection
BT2wastewater treatment
BT2water treatment
cat. JboliviaESFR
BT1south america
BT2america
bonaireESFR
usenetherlands antilles
cat. Kbone charcoalESFR
ufcharred bone meal
BT1charcoal
BT2filtration media
booksFR
usemanuals
cat. A1booster pumpsESFR
BT1pumps
BT2water lifting devices
rtwater distribution
cat. Dbooster stationsESFR
BT1pumping stations
rtwater distribution
cat. A1bore bitsESFR
ufbits (bore)
rtwell drilling
cat. E2borehole latrinesESFR
BT1latrines
BT2excreta disposal systems
rtpit latrines
cat. A1boreholesESFR
BT1deep wells
BT2tube wells
BT3shallow wells
BT4wells
BT3wells
BT1horizontal wells
BT2drilled wells
BT3wells
BT2infiltration galleries
BT3artificial recharge
BT4recharge
BT2wells
BT1shallow wells
BT2wells
rtadits
rtdrilled wells
rtdriven wells
rthand pumps
rtinfiltration galleries
rtrehabilitation
rtshallow wells
rtwell drilling
boring (well)
usewell drilling
cat. KboronESFR
BT1semimetals
BT2chemical elements
cat. FborreliaESFR
BT1spirochaetales
BT2bacteria
BT3microorganisms
BT2pathogenic bacteria
BT3pathogens
rtlouseborne relapsing fevers
cat. Jbosnia and herzegovinaESFR
BT1europe
cat. JbotswanaESFR
BT1southern africa
BT2africa
cat. Dbottled waterESFR
BT1water distribution
rtwater storage
box privies
usebucket latrines
cat. A1brackish waterESFR
BT1saline water
BT2water
rtdesalination
rtestuaries
rtsalinity
cat. Dbranched systemsESFR
BT1piped distribution
BT2water distribution
cat. FbrassESFR
BT1heavy metals
BT2pollutants
cat. JbrazilESFR
BT1south america
BT2america
brdESFR
usegerman federal republic
cat. Dbreak pressure tanksESFR
BT1pressure relief
BT1tanks
rttransmission lines
breakbone fever
usedengue
cat. E1breakpoint chlorinationESFR
BT1chlorination
BT2disinfection
BT3wastewater treatment
BT3water treatment
cat. CbrewingESFR
ufbeer making
BT1water use
rtbeverage industry
brick stillsESFR
usesolar distillation
cat. CbrickmakingESFR
BT1water use
rtbricks
rtclays
rthousebuilding
cat. KbricksESFR
BT1construction materials
rtbrickmaking
cat. Fbrine shrimpESFR
ufartemia
BT1shrimps
BT2crustacea
BT3aquatic animals
BT4aquatic life
BT3arthropods
BT4vectors
BT5disease transmission
britainESFR
useunited kingdom
cat. Jbritish virgin islandsESFR
ufvirgin islands (british)
BT1caribbean
BT2america
broad-crested weirs
useweirs
broadcasting mediaESFR
usemass media
cat. KbromineESFR
BT1disinfectants
BT2chemicals
BT1halogens
BT2nonmetals
BT3chemical elements
cat. JbruneiESFR
BT1south east asia
BT2asia
cat. E1bubble aeratorsESFR
BT1aerators
cat. E2bucket latrinesESFR
ufbox privies
ufcan privies
ufmechanical bucket latrines
BT1latrines
BT2excreta disposal systems
rtchemical toilets
rtexcreta collection
cat. A1bucket pumpsESFR
BT1hand pumps
BT2reciprocating pumps
BT3suction pumps
BT4pumps
BT5water lifting devices
cat. A1bucket water-lifting devicesESFR
BT1water lifting devices
rtirrigation
rtwater-wheels
rtwells
cat. GbuddhistsESFR
BT1religious beliefs
rtcultural aspects
rtreligious aspects
rtsocial aspects
buffaloes (water)
uselivestock
builders
useconstruction workers
building (house)
usehousebuilding
building materials
useconstruction materials
cat. JbulgariaESFR
BT1europe
cat. FbulrushesESFR
Often confused in english with (REEDMACE)
ufscirpus
BT1rushes
BT2aquatic plants
BT3aquatic life
bunds
usedykes
cat. E2burialESFR
BT1subsurface disposal
BT2on-site disposal
BT3disposal
rttrenching
cat. Jburkina fasoESFR
ufupper volta
BT1west africa
BT2africa
rtsahel
burning
useincineration
burning toiletsFR
useincinerator toilets
bursts
usepipe failure
cat. JburundiESFR
BT1central africa
BT2africa
cat. Hbusiness risksESFR
rteconomic aspects
cat. Abutterfly valvesESFR
BT1valves
bye-laws
uselegislation