sewerage

American

[soo-er-ij] / ˈsu ər ɪdʒ /

noun

the removal of waste water and refuse by means of sewers.
a system of sewers.
sewage.

sewerage British

/ ˈsuːərɪdʒ /

noun

an arrangement of sewers
the removal of surface water or sewage by means of sewers
another word for sewage

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Etymology

Origin of sewerage

First recorded in 1825–35; sewer ¹ + -age

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But he cites numerous problems created by the project, ranging from damaged water and sewerage infrastructure, to a lack of parking spaces.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

But LVMH, which owns Louis Vuitton, insisted the water would be "re-injected into the sewerage system".

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

He said: "Ours is very much more looking at sewerage indicators and, where we find those, we can then begin to work to understand where they've come from."

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

It has been deployed in debates ranging from conditions in armed forces housing to the sewerage system of a Cornish hospital.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

Just now and then he posted an incisive little farewell note in the Paris sewerage system, and it was delivered promptly to Dufarge’s boot.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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