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Wastewater released by houses is called ____________.


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Sewage:

  1. Sewage is wastewater that is discharged from homes, hospitals, industries, offices, and other locations.
  2. It also includes rainwater that falls on the streets during a storm.
  3. Many harmful substances are present in the water that runs off the roads and rooftops.
  4. Sewage is a type of liquid waste.
  5. Wastewater contains both dissolved and suspended impurities. These impurities are referred to as contaminants.

Hence, Wastewater released by houses is called sewage.


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