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Sewer

"channel or conduit that carries wastewater and storm-water runoff from the source to a treatment plant or receiving stream. ""Sanitary"" sewers carry household, industrial, and commercial waste. ""Storm"" sewers carry runoff from rain or snow. ""Combined

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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