noun
- the place where a river, stream, or drain empties into a larger body of water
- a pipe or channel through which water or sewage is discharged
Usage: engineering
Examples
- The river's outfall into the bay creates a rich ecosystem.
- Engineers inspected the storm drain outfall to check for blockages.
- The sewage outfall was relocated away from the swimming beach.
- Sediment builds up at the outfall where the creek meets the lake.
- The city upgraded the wastewater outfall to reduce pollution.
- Fishermen gathered near the outfall where fresh water mixed with salt water.