sewage

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They use the nitrogen and other nutrients in wee to produce fertiliser on site, easing the burden on sewage systems as the events run and reducing chemical use.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Water companies released raw sewage into England's rivers and seas for 48% fewer hours in 2025, compared with the year before, according to the Environment Agency.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

In 2024, leading scientists including Prof Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, published a report warning that sewage entering our waterways was putting the public in danger.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

This region receives inputs from treated sewage, household wastewater, aquaculture operations, pig farming, and agricultural runoff.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

A blast of what I could only describe as raw sewage hit me full on, and I gagged as I realized why Elliot had smirked like that.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin