sewage
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The water that flows through the pipes to us is made safe in part by physics—a pressure loss can lead to backflow of groundwater, sewage, and soil contaminants.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
For now, the most recent data show that levels of coronavirus in sewage are a fraction of last summer’s peak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Thames Water has faced intense criticism for several years over failures to prevent sewage discharges and leaks.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
She called on the government to tackle sewage and farming "with the same urgency".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The smell was like nervous skunks, fresh from a swim in raw sewage.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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Unit 9, Week 3
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