noun
- water that has been used and contains waste products, especially from homes, businesses, or industrial processes
Examples
- The city built a new plant to treat wastewater before releasing it into the river.
- Wastewater from the factory must be filtered to remove harmful chemicals.
- Many communities are investing in wastewater recycling programs.
- The wastewater treatment facility processes millions of gallons daily.
- Untreated wastewater can contaminate groundwater supplies.
- The new regulations require stricter monitoring of industrial wastewater.