as in sewage
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Recent Examples of sewerage
Issues with electrical capacity, water availability, sewerage and HVAC systems are common and can add up quickly.
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Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The sewerage district works with county conservation staff, local farmers and other agricultural specialists to preserve farmland in the river basin and encourage farmers to try out practices that curb runoff and store carbon in the ground.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
If heavy rains cause the water reclamation facilities and deep tunnels to fill to capacity, the sewerage district must discharge untreated water into Milwaukee’s three rivers and Lake Michigan to prevent wastewater from backing up into homes and businesses.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
Neither is close to being as important as clean water, sewerage, gas, electricity, and the telephone.
—Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
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Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The sewerage district works with county conservation staff, local farmers and other agricultural specialists to preserve farmland in the river basin and encourage farmers to try out practices that curb runoff and store carbon in the ground.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
If heavy rains cause the water reclamation facilities and deep tunnels to fill to capacity, the sewerage district must discharge untreated water into Milwaukee’s three rivers and Lake Michigan to prevent wastewater from backing up into homes and businesses.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
Neither is close to being as important as clean water, sewerage, gas, electricity, and the telephone.
—Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewerage
Noun
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief on Tuesday demanded that Mexico put an end to the unfettered flow of raw sewage from the Tijuana region into Southern California.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rivers, including the Potomac in Washington, smelled of raw sewage and contained toxic chemicals.—
Jeremy Orr,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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No area of any economy may have more sludge than tariff classification.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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There’s no scientific evidence these products are effective in dissolving sludge or keeping these tiny pests away, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Sewerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewerage. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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