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Recent Examples of sewerage
The surge in rainfall because of climate change has overwhelmed many sewerage systems - including in big cities like New York, says Ann Thomas, sanitation team lead at UNICEF.
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NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
The tiny home is already outfitted with hot and cold water pipes, electricity wiring, sockets, and box LED lights, and all of the sewerage amenities are also in place.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
There was also an incident in April when about 1,000 gallons of wastewater leaked into Lake Michigan from the sewerage district's South Shore facility, but that was due to a broken pipe.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The prices of water and sewerage rose by 26.1% in the month to April, marking the largest monthly hike since at least February 1988, the ONS said.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
The tiny home is already outfitted with hot and cold water pipes, electricity wiring, sockets, and box LED lights, and all of the sewerage amenities are also in place.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
There was also an incident in April when about 1,000 gallons of wastewater leaked into Lake Michigan from the sewerage district's South Shore facility, but that was due to a broken pipe.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The prices of water and sewerage rose by 26.1% in the month to April, marking the largest monthly hike since at least February 1988, the ONS said.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewerage
Noun
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The collective presents an improvisational performance intended to raise awareness about water conservation, the sewage crisis and social responsibility.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Several cheese products were held at an unsafe temperature, sewage was backed up underneath the three-compartment sink and some dry foods were stored without a label.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dancing with an old fave will be almost as exciting as getting a glimpse of the primordial riverbed, which is usually covered with sludge.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Sewerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewerage. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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