sewage

Example Sentences

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Taylor also worries about the town's old sewage systems, established in 1962 and in need of replacement for 20 years, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2025, there were 1.9 million hours of sewage spilled, compared to 3.6 million hours the year before.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Disentangling how much of the drop in sewage spills was down to a reduction in rainfall is challenging, as it also depends on the number of spillages and how heavy the rain was.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

With no rainwater to dilute the sewage it is particularly concentrated - this is an illegal practice.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The smell was overpowering, a mixture of mold, sewage, and dead animals.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers