wastewater

• Вода, которая использовалась в быту, промышленности или сельском хозяйстве и содержит растворённые или взвешенные отходы, требующая очистки перед сбросом или повторным использованием.

Water that has been used in households, industries, or agriculture and contains dissolved or suspended waste matter, requiring treatment before disposal or reuse.

uncountable

1. Used or contaminated waterB2formal

   Water that has been used in homes, industries, or businesses and contains waste matter, chemicals, or other pollutants.

   Сточные воды

   • The treatment plant processes wastewater before releasing it into the river.
   • Improper disposal of wastewater can harm the environment.
   • The city is upgrading its wastewater management system.

   Synonymsdischargedrainageeffluentsewage