sewer

Example Sentences

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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection manages the city's water supply and wastewater infrastructure, including thousands of miles of sewer lines and about 100,000 active manholes, according to its website.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Either option could bring hefty costs, particularly if the county doesn’t end up paying for the sewer line upgrade and it falls on residents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In Von Ormy, just outside of San Antonio, the town still doesn’t have a sewer system 18 years after it was created, relying entirely on septic tanks.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The state government established what was called a “concurrency doctrine,” instituting strict requirements for infrastructure development—water, sewer, schooling—that had to be established before construction permits were granted.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The county had no sewer system, he explained, so when people flushed their johns, the discharge went straight into the Tug.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls