wastewater
noun
waste·wa·ter
ˈwāst-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: water that has been used (as in a manufacturing process) : sewage
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The Oak Grove Senior Terrace Apartments have been red-tagged by the city, after a clogged wastewater line could have leaked into the electrical panel for the building’s elevator, said Ed Cafasso, a spokesperson for the property.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
But the nation’s wastewater monitoring capacity got a huge boost during the Covid-19 pandemic, gaining visibility and credibility as an effective pandemic management tool.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 22 May 2024
Miami-Dade’s recent sewage spills have caught the eye of the state, which fined the county $123,000 for violating its agreement to stop spilling wastewater into the ocean and issued a stern warning: clean up your act.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
Now, as officials attempt to determine the extent of bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds, some experts are urging that wastewater surveillance begin immediately.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
But the nation’s wastewater monitoring capacity got a huge boost during the Covid-19 pandemic, gaining visibility and credibility as an effective pandemic management tool.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 22 May 2024
Miami-Dade’s recent sewage spills have caught the eye of the state, which fined the county $123,000 for violating its agreement to stop spilling wastewater into the ocean and issued a stern warning: clean up your act.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
Now, as officials attempt to determine the extent of bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds, some experts are urging that wastewater surveillance begin immediately.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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“Wastewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wastewater. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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