# sewerage

/ˈsuɝɪdʒ/ (US) · /sˈuːəɹɪdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sewerage
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the system of pipes and treatment plants that carry away waste water from homes and businesses. It is a technical word for the sewage system.

For teachers: the system of pipes, pumping stations, and treatment facilities used to carry away and treat waste water from a community. Often used in technical or formal contexts to distinguish from the general term 'sewage'.

## Examples

- The city is upgrading its sewerage system to prevent leaks.
- Engineers discovered a major leak in the sewerage network that was contaminating the local river.
- Modern urban planning requires a robust sewerage infrastructure to manage the high volume of wastewater generated by dense populations, ensuring public health and environmental safety.

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