1.
sewage; wastewater; dirty water; polluted water
Water that has been contaminated by human use, including household waste, industrial discharge, or other pollutants.
汚水が川に流れ込んだ。
Sewage flowed into the river.
汚水処理は環境保護に重要だ。
Sewage treatment is important for environmental protection.
工場からの汚水が問題になっている。
Wastewater from the factory has become a problem.
RELATED TERMS:
- 下水 (sewage; drainage)
- 排水 (drainage; wastewater)
- 汚染 (pollution; contamination)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 汚水処理 (sewage treatment)
- 汚水を流す (to discharge wastewater)