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sewerage

/ˈsuːərɪdʒ/

/ˈsuərɪdʒ/

Translations

seweragenoun

sewerages

assainissementSens technique : réseau et système d’évacuation et de traitement des eaux usées.

The city invested millions in upgrading its sewerage to prevent flooding and contamination.

La ville a investi des millions dans la modernisation de son assainissement pour prévenir les inondations et la contamination.

Additional translations

eaux uséesSens plus rare : effluents ou déchets liquides évacués par les égouts.

Synonyms

sewage system

sewerageadjective

/ˈsuːərɪdʒ/

/ˈsuərɪdʒ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the system for carrying off sewage.

d’assainissementS’emploie surtout dans le domaine technique et administratif.

The council approved a budget for sewerage infrastructure improvements.

Le conseil a approuvé un budget pour des améliorations des infrastructures d’assainissement.

Synonyms

seweragenoun

The infrastructure and system of pipes, pumps, and treatment facilities used for the collection, transportation, and disposal of sewage.

The city invested millions in upgrading its sewerage to prevent flooding and contamination.

The waste matter carried away in sewers or drains.

The heavy rains caused the sewerage to overflow into the streets.

sewerageadjective

Relating to or serving a system for the collection and disposal of sewage.

The council approved a budget for sewerage infrastructure improvements.