sewage

Example Sentences

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There was also a requirement that sewage and surface water drainage be handled away from the site's cliff edge.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"They almost immediately went and found themselves a home at a local 'swimming pool' at Studland sewage treatment works," says Gen.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In 2024, leading scientists including Prof Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, published a report warning that sewage entering our waterways was putting the public in danger.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The impacts on wildlife and people are particularly acute when there is dry spilling i.e. sewage is released when it has not been raining.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"Almost thirteen thousand jars? Do you take me for a fool? I'm not about to pay the king's gold for empty jars and pots of sewage sealed with wax, I warn you."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin