wastewater

noun

waste·​wa·​ter ˈwāst-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce wastewater (audio)
-ˌwä-
: water that has been used (as in a manufacturing process) : sewage

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Many of the programs whose funding was paused or whose federal staff were placed on administrative leave focused on providing access to clean drinking water and functioning wastewater treatment plants, says Ortiz, the former EPA regional administrator. Alana Semuels, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 Some sources of hydrogen sulfide include oil refineries and wastewater treatment plants. Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025 One such initiative was a drafted proposal from the EPA that would limit PFAS in industrial wastewater. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 Seven wastewater systems out of service, including one that was underwater. Tricia Fulks Kelley, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wastewater

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wastewater was in the 15th century

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“Wastewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wastewater. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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