sewerage

noun

sew·​er·​age ˈsü-ə-rij How to pronounce sewerage (audio)
ˈsu̇r-ij
1
: the removal and disposal of sewage and surface water by sewers
2
: a system of sewers
3
: sewage

Examples of sewerage in a Sentence

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Issues with electrical capacity, water availability, sewerage and HVAC systems are common and can add up quickly. Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The sewerage district works with county conservation staff, local farmers and other agricultural specialists to preserve farmland in the river basin and encourage farmers to try out practices that curb runoff and store carbon in the ground. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024 If heavy rains cause the water reclamation facilities and deep tunnels to fill to capacity, the sewerage district must discharge untreated water into Milwaukee’s three rivers and Lake Michigan to prevent wastewater from backing up into homes and businesses. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024 Neither is close to being as important as clean water, sewerage, gas, electricity, and the telephone. Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015 See all Example Sentences for sewerage 

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sewerage was in 1834

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“Sewerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewerage. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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sewerage

noun
sew·​er·​age ˈsü-ə-rij How to pronounce sewerage (audio)
ˈsu̇(-ə)r-ij
1
: sewage
2
: the removal and disposal of sewage and surface water by sewers
3
: a system of sewers

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