Sewering: meaning, definitions and examples

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sewering

 

[ หˆsuหษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drainage system

Sewering refers to the system of drains and pipes used for the disposal of waste and stormwater. It plays a crucial role in maintaining public health by removing sewage from inhabited areas. Properly designed sewer systems can prevent flooding, protect the environment, and ensure safe water quality. The management of sewerage systems involves not just the installation, but also the maintenance and treatment of waste products. This infrastructure is essential for urban development and the sustenance of growing populations.

Synonyms

drainage, sewage system, waste disposal.

Examples of usage

  • The city invested in upgrading its sewering infrastructure.
  • Sewering is important for the proper management of urban waste.
  • A malfunction in the sewering system can cause major environmental issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "sewering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esgoto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abwasserleitung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝะฐะปั–ะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanalizacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‹ๆฐด้“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉgout

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcantarillado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanalizasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์ˆ˜๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanalizรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹ๆฐด้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanalizacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorpsรญ

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 word 'sewering' derives from the noun 'sewer', which comes from the Old French 'sewer', meaning 'to drain'. This term has its origins in the Latin word 'exaudire', meaning 'to hear out'. Over time, the evolution of urban environments necessitated the development of systems for waste disposal, leading to the establishment of sewer systems. Initially, these systems were rudimentary and often utilized for the drainage of excess water. As public health became a more pressing concern in the 19th century, the need for more sophisticated sewering systems became evident. Today, engineering and environmental science have significantly advanced sewering technology, allowing for the effective treatment and management of waste products.