Distinguish between sewage and effluent.

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Sewage is a kind of suspension of wastes that comes in the form of solid or liquid. It comprises excreta of humans, animals, etc.
Something, which flows out like lakes or rivers is an effluent. It is wastewater, which comes from industries and commercial activities.
Sewage Effluent
1. It is the wastewater produced by the community of people. 1. It is the wastewater, which is discharged into sewers from industrial or commercial premises.
2. It generally comprises excreta of humans, animals, etc. 2. It is anything other than waste from toilets or kitchens, domestic sewage, or surface water.
3. Sewage is a mixture of biological and chemical materials. 3. Effluent refers to sewage, which has been treated in a sewage treatment plant or septic tank.

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Sewage	Effluent
1. It is the wastewater produced by the community of people.	1. It is the wastewater, which is discharged into sewers from industrial or commercial premises.
2. It generally comprises excreta of humans, animals, etc.	2. It is anything other than waste from toilets or kitchens, domestic sewage, or surface water.
3. Sewage is a mixture of biological and chemical materials.	3. Effluent refers to sewage, which has been treated in a sewage treatment plant or septic tank.