Sewer
Sewer
Sewer (pronunciation: /ˈsuːər/) is a term used to describe an underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter. The term originates from the Old French seuwiere meaning "channel to drain the overflow from a fish pond," and from Latin exaquare meaning "to lead out water."
Etymology
The term "sewer" comes from the Old French seuwiere which means "channel to drain the overflow from a fish pond." This, in turn, is derived from the Latin exaquare which means "to lead out water."
Related Terms
- Drainage: The process of removing water or waste from a particular area.
- Wastewater: Water that has been used and contaminated by human activities.
- Sanitation: The process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage disposal system.
- Sewage: Waste matter and water that are carried away in sewers.
- Storm Drain: A drain that is specifically designed to carry rainwater away from a street or building.
- Sewerage: The provision of drainage by sewers.
See Also
- Sewer System: A network of sewers.
- Combined Sewer: A type of sewer system that collects rainwater runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater in the same pipe.
- Sanitary Sewer: A type of sewer that carries sewage from bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries, and leads it out of a building.
- Storm Sewer: A sewer designed to carry stormwater, surface runoff, and street wash.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sewer
- Wikipedia's article - Sewer
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