das Rohwasser
Translation
raw water, untreated water
Examples
Das Rohwasser wird im Wasserwerk aufbereitet.
The raw water is treated at the waterworks.
Die Qualität des Rohwassers ist sehr wichtig.
The quality of the raw water is very important.
Grammar Patterns
das Rohwasser (as subject/object) the raw water, untreated water The factory draws raw water from the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbehandeltes Wasser (untreated water); Antonyms: Trinkwasser (drinking water), gereinigtes Wasser (purified water).
Etymology
Composed of 'roh' (raw) and 'Wasser' (water). It literally means 'raw water'.
Memory Tips
Think of it like 'raw' food – it's water before it has been 'cooked' or purified for consumption.