Die Wasserwirtschaft
Example: Die Wasserwirtschaft sorgt für nachhaltige Nutzung der Flüsse.
Definition
"Die Wasserwirtschaft" refers to the management and sustainable use of water resources, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater, to ensure their availability and quality for human consumption, agriculture, industry, and environmental protection.
Etymology
The term "die Wasserwirtschaft" combines the German words "Wasser" meaning water and "Wirtschaft" meaning economy or management. It originally described the organized handling or economy of water resources, reflecting the importance of water in sustaining life and economic activities.
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"Die Wasserwirtschaft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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