noun
- liquid and solid waste matter carried away from homes and buildings through sewers
Examples
- The city’s sewage treatment plant processes millions of gallons daily.
- Raw sewage was accidentally released into the river.
- The old pipes couldn’t handle the increased sewage flow.
- Environmental regulations require proper sewage disposal.
- The sewage system needs major repairs after the flood.
- Untreated sewage poses serious health risks to communities.