VA (vann og avløp)

English translation: WS & S (water supply and sewage)

10:51 Jan 2, 2008
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
Norwegian term or phrase: VA (vann og avløp)
As is the case for VVS (HVAC in English), the generally recognised abbreviation for "vann og avløp" is "VA" . But is there an equally well-recognised abbreviation for the same in English?
brigidm
Norway
Local time: 16:13
English translation:WS & S (water supply and sewage)
Explanation:
WS & S is often used
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jeffrey engberg
Norway
Local time: 16:13
Grading comment
This does seem to be the more popular term. Thanks, Jeffrey
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1P&D (Plumbing and Drainage)
William [Bill] Gray
4WS & S (water supply and sewage)
jeffrey engberg


  

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WS & S (water supply and sewage)


Explanation:
WS & S is often used

jeffrey engberg
Norway
Local time: 16:13
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 11
Grading comment
This does seem to be the more popular term. Thanks, Jeffrey
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
P&D (Plumbing and Drainage)


Explanation:
Hi Brigid! Happy New Year!
This would suit, I think.


    Reference: http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Publications/_download.cfm?Dow...
William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Local time: 16:13
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  jeffrey engberg: Except P&D is also used for Painting and Decorating, and Planning and Design in construction, so there would some confusion here.
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