sewer

Example Sentences

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“There’s this huge unknown liability for people whose streets didn’t have a sewer line,” Hanisee said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In Von Ormy, just outside of San Antonio, the town still doesn’t have a sewer system 18 years after it was created, relying entirely on septic tanks.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The government is seeking unspecified damages and to require the utility to develop an enhanced operations and maintenance plan for its sewer lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

It was thought they could have vanished into the sewer system.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

A moment later, Jemmy could feel a stronger breeze, and he knew that they were in the main sewer again.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman