wastewater
noun
waste·wa·ter
ˈwāst-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: water that has been used (as in a manufacturing process) : sewage
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The leak in the Potomac Interceptor, which is managed by DC Water, led more than 200 million gallons of wastewater to spew into the 383-mile-long river.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
In March 2024, the San Antonio River Authority said wipes were causing significant issues at wastewater treatment plants.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Gary City Court Judge Deidre Monroe gave an overview of the wastewater treatment ordinance.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Smithfield Foods is proposing a $90 million tax incentive to help fund a new wastewater treatment facility for its new plant.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
In March 2024, the San Antonio River Authority said wipes were causing significant issues at wastewater treatment plants.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Gary City Court Judge Deidre Monroe gave an overview of the wastewater treatment ordinance.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Smithfield Foods is proposing a $90 million tax incentive to help fund a new wastewater treatment facility for its new plant.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Wastewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wastewater. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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