sewerage

• Sustantivo que designa el sistema de tuberías y desagües para evacuar aguas residuales y aguas pluviales, o bien las propias aguas residuales o desechos.

A noun referring to the system of pipes and drains that carry away waste matter and surface water, or the waste matter itself.

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1. Waste matter in sewersB2formaltechnical

   The liquid and solid waste that is transported through a system of underground pipes and drains.

   Aguas residuales

   • The city's sewerage system handles millions of gallons daily.
   • Improper disposal can contaminate the sewerage.
   • The treatment plant processes all the sewerage from the district.

   Sinónimosdrainageeffluentrefusesewagewastewater

2. Drainage systemB2formaltechnical

   The network of pipes and drains that carries sewage and surface water away from buildings and roads.

   Red de alcantarillado

   • The new housing development includes modern sewerage.
   • Heavy rain can overwhelm the sewerage system.
   • The sewerage under the street needs to be repaired.

   Sinónimosdrainagedrainage systemsewage systemsewer system