black water
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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A 2023 report showed that 8,657 outdoor toileting incidents were recorded across the Highlands that year, including 126 times where "black water" toilet waste from campervans had been dumped.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025
Every vehicle will go through an inspection that looks for potential risks, including black mold, electrical concerns, damaged fuel lines and gray or black water leaks, Grant said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
They are called black water rivers because the tannins from all the leaves turn the water into a dark iced tea color that looks very dark when deep.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2023
“Intensive cattle operations that are not careful about their waste had that waste spread beyond their properties, with nearby puddles of black water because of the waste,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
Mr. Grin and the others had gathered beside an old stone jetty that stretched out into the black water.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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