Waste water that flows out from our homes is called ________________.
(a) garbage
(b) sludge
(c) sewage sewer
(d) sewer

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(c) sewage sewer
Wastewater that comes out from our homes is called sewage. It contains suspended and dissolved impurities.

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Waste water that flows out from our homes is called ________________. (a) garbage (b) sludge (c) sewage sewer (d) sewer

(c) sewage sewer Wastewater that comes out from our homes is called sewage. It contains suspended and dissolved impurities.

Waste water that flows out from our homes is called ________________.
(a) garbage
(b) sludge
(c) sewage sewer
(d) sewer

(c) sewage sewer
Wastewater that comes out from our homes is called sewage. It contains suspended and dissolved impurities.