Synonyms for

Sewerage

Verb / ˈsu:ɜ:ɪdʒ / Another word for sewerage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sewerage refers to the system of pipes, drains, and other structures used for carrying off sewage or waste water from a town, city, or building.

Synonyms & similar words

sewage cloaca sewer

Example sentences

  1. The city's sewerage system was updated to prevent flooding.
  2. The construction workers were fixing the sewerage pipes.
  3. The smell of the sewerage was unbearable.
  4. The sewerage treatment plant was built near the river.
  5. The sewerage system in this town is very old.

Quotes

  • The sewerage system is a vital part of any city's infrastructure. - Tom Barrett
  • We take for granted the extraordinary power of sewerage to dilute and disperse our bodily wastes. - Sylvia Earle
  • Sewerage is one of the most important public health inventions in human history. - Rose George

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