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purification

[pyoor-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / pyʊər ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Large jugs are commonly filled at local purification facilities or neighborhood refill stations, where the water is treated, sealed and delivered to homes and businesses.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

New fabs under India’s industrial policies will need modern water purification and recycling.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

Officials reported that about a third of the country remains without electricity or running water due to collapsed power lines and inundated water purification facilities.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

In 2023, former Olympian Michael Phelps became the brand ambassador for Chilly Goat, whose Alpine Terrain cold tub includes a water purification system and Wi-Fi and retails for $9,495.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Matt had toured the water purification plant, but he thought he remembered enough to be useful.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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