outfall
noun
out·fall
ˈau̇t-ˌfȯl 
: the outlet of a body of water (such as a river or lake)
especially
: the mouth of a drain or sewer
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From there, the Atlantic Ocean becomes the final receiver, as coastal outfalls release treated or partially treated effluent directly into marine waters.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Work started on the project in March 2025, focusing on the outfall system running from Phil’s Beach, on Main Street, to Route 176.
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Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
The state’s wastewater permit requires that sampling be conducted at the outfall pipe.
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Arcelia Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Work started on the project in March 2025, focusing on the outfall system running from Phil’s Beach, on Main Street, to Route 176.
—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall.
—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
The state’s wastewater permit requires that sampling be conducted at the outfall pipe.
—
Arcelia Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Outfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfall. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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