Glossary

Wastewater (raw water)
Untreated sewage discharged after domestic or industrial use. Also called residual water.
Wet air oxidization
Process used to treat slurry, which mineralises the organic matter by injecting oxygen. The mineral residue obtained is compliant with the currently applicable standards for landfilling. Wet air oxidation is an innovative alternative to the traditional solutions of incineration and co-incineration.