: refuse liquids or waste matter usually carried off by sewers
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His nephew Lukas Walton, worth $48 billion, has made $15 billion in impact investments over the last decade or so, ranging from sustainable fuel made from sewage to bonds that fund ocean conservation, according to his family office Builders Vision.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
For those arriving by water, the marina offers 19 boat slips with water, electricity, and sewage pump-out, along with full access to all park amenities, including barbecue grills and picnic areas.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
The facility is facing a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU and other civil rights groups, which alleges serious operational failures—including raw sewage leaks, insect infestations, insufficient medical care, and inadequate food and clothing for cold weather.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
There is no black mold, no sewage and no mildew anywhere in the property.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
For those arriving by water, the marina offers 19 boat slips with water, electricity, and sewage pump-out, along with full access to all park amenities, including barbecue grills and picnic areas.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
The facility is facing a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU and other civil rights groups, which alleges serious operational failures—including raw sewage leaks, insect infestations, insufficient medical care, and inadequate food and clothing for cold weather.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
There is no black mold, no sewage and no mildew anywhere in the property.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewage. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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sewage
noun
sew·age
ˈsü-ij 
: waste materials carried off by sewers
Medical Definition
sewage
noun
sew·age
ˈsü-ij
: refuse liquids or waste matter carried off by sewers
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