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septage

American  
[sep-tij] / ˈsɛp tɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the waste or sewage in a septic tank.


Etymology

Origin of septage

First recorded in 1975–80; blend of septic and sewage

Example Sentences

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But this can be a costly two- or three-hour drive, says Mark Hassman, project manager for the Mobile Septage Treatment System at Crane Engineering in Wisconsin.

From BBC

In the United States, there are government standards for licensed septage processing facilities, public and private.

From New York Times

Lime is used to cut the acid content, and aerobic and anaerobic bacteria digest the septage further.

From New York Times

The target is the sludge at the bottom called septage, mostly human waste that the useful bacteria in the septic tank have not been able to digest.

From New York Times

Or septage may be processed separately in a dedicated facility, undergoing several stages of treatment.

From New York Times