Raw water is natural water found in the environment, such as rainwater, ground water, and water from bodies like lakes and rivers. Water in this form is considered raw, as opposed to water which has been treated before consumption, such as drinking water or water which has been used in an industrial process, such as waste water. Millions of people...
Intake water prior to any treatment or use.
Untreated river water.
Intake water prior to any treatment or use.