influent

as in tributary
a stream that flows into a larger body of water along with its influents, the Missouri and Ohio rivers, the Mississippi River drains all or part of 31 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces

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Recent Examples of influent The project, which was listed as the third highest priority in the Facilities Plan, included installing new screenings and grit removal facilities, demolishing an existing influent pump station and installing a new pump station, and making other improvements, according to a staff report. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025 The influent flow is slowed to allow human and food organic waste to settle on the bottom of the tank. The Seattle Times, 29 Apr. 2017

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“Influent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influent. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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