sewage

[soo-ij]

noun

1. the waste matter that passes through sewers.

sewage

/ ˈsuːɪdʒ /

noun

1. waste matter from domestic or industrial establishments that is carried away in sewers or drains for dumping or conversion into a form that is not toxic

Word History and Origins

Origin of sewage¹

1825–35; sew(er) ¹ (as if the ending was -er ¹ ) + -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of sewage¹

C19: back formation from _sewer ¹

Example Sentences

Out of the 449 sites regularly tested this summer, 93% met minimum standards for levels of bacteria in the water, linked to sewage spills, agricultural pollution and other factors.

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At California City Detention Facility, immigrants file lawsuit over alleged ‘shockingly deficient’ medical care, frigid temperatures, bugs crawling on walls, sewage backups, inadequate food and water, and generally ‘decrepit’ conditions.

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He adds the bondholders' plan does not contemplate a return to normal performance standards on sewage spills and leaks for another 10-15 years.

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He's just shown us the area where the "un-flushables" are filtered out from the sewage.

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There are fears that diseases could spread as rainwater has mixed with sewage water.

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