eff
luent
Plural
effluents
1
liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea
- The factory was fined for discharging untreated effluent directly into the river, harming aquatic life and polluting the water.
- Environmental regulations require industries to treat their effluent before releasing it into lakes and oceans to prevent contamination.
- The wastewater treatment plant processes millions of gallons of effluent each day, ensuring it is safe to return to natural water bodies.
- Effluent from the city's sewage system is carefully monitored to avoid the release of harmful substances into the environment.
- The effluent from agricultural fields, rich in fertilizers and pesticides, often finds its way into nearby streams, causing pollution and ecosystem imbalances.
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