vattenverk

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of vatten (“water”) +‎ verk (“work; plant; agency”). According to SO attested since 1887.

Noun

vattenverk n

A waterworks; a facility that pump and process raw water for water supply.
(by extension) The agency in charge of the operations of this facility, and the water supply system overall.

Antonyms

reningsverk (“treatment plant”)

See also

avsaltningsverk (“desalination plant”)
vattenkraftverk (“hydroelectric powerplant”)

References

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