sewage
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About half of the 682 lots with on-site sewage systems — most of which are septic tanks — experienced fire damage or total destruction, according to county records.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
She also worries that she’ll end up having to pay for the new sewage lines.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
When we meet she persuades me to join her in the water telling me she just stays out after heavy rain, which can trigger spills of raw sewage.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Davey leans into his party focusing on local issues – such as fixing the church roof or cleaning up sewage from rivers.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The smells of the city, which had at first delighted her, began to assault her: sausages and doughnuts, tar and urine, gasoline and sewage.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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