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

Recent Examples on the Web Turning this waste into fertilizer has kept 10 billion pounds of waste out of landfills since 1926, according to the sewerage district. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 Flood dikes which prevent seasonal flooding and proximity to an active sewerage treatment plant further limit the development options. Robert Ham, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024 Plus there are police and emergency services, water and sewerage facilities and road building and maintenance, and compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Dean Minnich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2024 Since 1980, the average cost of water service in the state — drinking water, sewerage and stormwater costs — increased 188% when adjusted for inflation, according to researchers from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and consulting firm Safe Water Engineering. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sewerage 

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sewerage was in 1834

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Cite this Entry

“Sewerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewerage. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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