Wastewater

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Wastewater

Wastewater (pronounced: /ˈweɪstˌwɔːtər/) is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence. It can originate from a combination of domestic, industrial, commercial or agricultural activities, stormwater runoff or sewer inflow or infiltration.

Etymology

The term "wastewater" is a combination of the words "waste" and "water". It is derived from the Old English "waste", meaning "to waste", and "water", which comes from the Old English "wæter".

Related Terms

  • Sewage: Wastewater that contains feces, urine and laundry waste.
  • Effluent: Outflowing of water or gas from a natural body of water, or from a manmade structure.
  • Sludge: Semi-solid slurry that can be produced from a range of industrial processes, including wastewater treatment.
  • Water Treatment: The process of making water more acceptable for end-use, such as drinking, industry, and medicine.
  • Water Pollution: The contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities.
  • Water Reclamation: The process of converting wastewater into water that can be reused for other purposes.

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