Definition of «wastewater»

"Wastewater" refers to any water that has been used or contaminated by human beings, such as from toilets, showers, or industrial processes. It contains different pollutants and needs to be treated before it can be safely returned to the environment.

Phrases with «wastewater»

wastewater treatment
wastewater treatment plants
wastewater treatment system
wastewater treatment facilities
wastewater collection
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Sentences with «wastewater»

With the addition of carbon from treatment plants, previous estimates of the total greenhouse gas emissions of wastewater treatment plants could increase by 12 to 23 percent. (natureworldnews.com)
With their findings, the researchers are recommending the addition of wastewater treatment plants to the climate action plans of the government to curb emissions from this source. (natureworldnews.com)
This means that it can reach the ocean in wastewater from homes after we wash ourselves. (owlcation.com)
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