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    Sewage

    /ˈsuː.ɪdʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    Wastewater and excrement conveyed in sewers.
    The city is implementing new measures to treat sewage before releasing it into the river.
    Liquid waste from homes, businesses, and industries.
    The sewage treatment plant handles the liquid waste from the surrounding areas.
    The byproducts of human activity that require disposal.
    Proper management of sewage is essential to prevent environmental contamination.
    Fluid waste material, especially as it relates to public health.
    Improper disposal of sewage can lead to serious public health issues.

    Etymology

    Middle English sewej, from sewe + -age

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sewage treatment:
    The process of treating sewage to remove contaminants.
    sewage system:
    A network of pipes and facilities for collecting and treating sewage.
    sewage disposal:
    The process of getting rid of sewage in a proper manner.

    Related Words

    sewer
    A pipe or channel that carries wastewater and sewage.
    septage
    The sludge found in septic tanks, which contains sewage.

    Slang Meanings

    Sewage spill
    The sewage spill in the river caused a major health alert.
    Sewage lagoon
    They used a sewage lagoon to hold excess wastewater temporarily.