rainwater

Example Sentences

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There are fears that diseases could spread as rainwater has mixed with sewage water.

From BBC

"Here, we just watch the mushrooms grow -- with help from recycled rainwater and machines that speed up production."

From Barron's

However, "bad design and bad workmanship" on the Fishwick project meant that rainwater got trapped behind the insulation and penetrated walls in houses such as the Rashids', according to building surveyor David Walter.

From BBC

In rural areas, large volumes of rainwater are absorbed into the ground.

From Barron's

In keeping with their desire for a permeable landscape, Craig recommended breaking the front walkway into large squares edged with river rocks so rainwater could flow into the ground instead of the street.

From Los Angeles Times