Sewerage: meaning, definitions and examples

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sewerage

 

[ หˆsuหษ™rษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waste management

Sewerage refers to the system of pipes, treatment plants, and other infrastructure used for the collection, transport, and treatment of wastewater and sewage. It plays a crucial role in maintaining public health and environmental safety by ensuring that waste is properly treated before being released into water bodies. The sewerage system is essential in urban areas where population density can lead to significant waste generation. Most sewerage systems include components like manholes, drains, and treatment facilities. Maintaining and upgrading sewerage is vital to prevent overflow and contamination.

Synonyms

drainage system, sewage system, wastewater system

Examples of usage

  • The sewerage system in the city needs urgent repairs.
  • Proper maintenance of sewerage prevents flooding.
  • Innovations in sewerage treatment can help reduce pollution.

Translations

Translations of the word "sewerage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esgoto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เคพ เคชเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abwasser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝะฐะปั–ะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanalizacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‹ๆฐด้“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉgouts

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcantarillado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanalizasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์ˆ˜๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตุฑู ุงู„ุตุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanalizรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑกๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanalizacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำ™ั€ั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ drenaje

Etymology

The term 'sewerage' is derived from the word 'sewer,' which originates from the Old French term 'seuer' (meaning drain) and ultimately traces back to the Latin 'severus,' indicating the concept of separation. The concept of sewerage systems has evolved since ancient times, with evidence of some of the earliest systems found in the Indus Valley Civilization (around 2500 BCE) and in ancient Rome. These early systems were crucial for public health and sanitation. As communities grew and urbanization increased in the 19th century, the importance of organized sewerage systems became evident, leading to significant developments in engineering and wastewater treatment technologies. The term 'sewerage' became commonplace in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as cities expanded, and the management of human waste became a critical public health issue.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,974, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.