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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Then, as it is released into the creek, the water churns over the concrete structures of the outfall creating more foam.
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
Avoid places where water sources are coming in, like a river or an outfall.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
City records indicate Encinitas has spent more than $2 million on sediment removal from area drainage pipes and the Manchester outfall in recent years.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
That argument came even though the county agency that reviewed the development found nothing lacking in the outfall sewer system and recommended approval for the project.
—Eric Rockel, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
The pipe carries runoff from the neighborhood’s stormwater system to an outfall at a nearby canyon.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2023
As of Wednesday, 52 beaches were closed, many concentrated around the Boston area, Gloucester, and other areas where combined sewer outfalls occur.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2023
The beach is near an outfall that collects runoff from several neighborhood storm drains.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2023
The Winnetka Park Board briefly addressed concerns brought forward at the May 16 Winnetka Village Council meeting by Village President Chris Rintz regarding ongoing negotiations between the Park and Village Boards for the restoration of the stormwater outfall pipe at Elder Lane Beach.
—Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2023
Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
Avoid places where water sources are coming in, like a river or an outfall.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
City records indicate Encinitas has spent more than $2 million on sediment removal from area drainage pipes and the Manchester outfall in recent years.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
That argument came even though the county agency that reviewed the development found nothing lacking in the outfall sewer system and recommended approval for the project.
—Eric Rockel, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
The pipe carries runoff from the neighborhood’s stormwater system to an outfall at a nearby canyon.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2023
As of Wednesday, 52 beaches were closed, many concentrated around the Boston area, Gloucester, and other areas where combined sewer outfalls occur.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2023
The beach is near an outfall that collects runoff from several neighborhood storm drains.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2023
The Winnetka Park Board briefly addressed concerns brought forward at the May 16 Winnetka Village Council meeting by Village President Chris Rintz regarding ongoing negotiations between the Park and Village Boards for the restoration of the stormwater outfall pipe at Elder Lane Beach.
—Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2023
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“Outfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfall. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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