outfall

noun

out·fall ˈau̇t-ˌfȯl

: the outlet of a body of water (such as a river or lake)

especially : the mouth of a drain or sewer

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Before winter hits, around mid-November, manatees seek warm-water habitats, such as natural springs and the outfalls from power plant discharge canals. —

Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025 While processing those products, the EPA said the plant discharged 300,000 gallons a day of evaporated condensate of whey through its outfall into the lower Boise River. —

Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2025 The inspection found deterioration of the spillway outfall pipe, and trees growing upstream, downstream and along the embankment. —

Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024 The Great Lakes Water Authority will upgrade the Freud Pumping Station, the Fox Creek outfall and the Conner Creek Pump Station. —

Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outfall