drainage pipes

Underground flow tubes

Drainage pipes are tubes designed to carry away water or other liquids, typically from buildings, land, or roadways.

They channel rainwater, sewage, or groundwater to prevent flooding and water damage: The basement flooded because the drainage pipes were clogged.

The term usually refers to the pipes collectively as a system rather than individual units.

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fluid direction/purpose

drainage pipeswater mains

Principal urban water pipes

water supply lines · feeder lines · sprinkler systems

containment vs. flow

drainage pipesstorage tanks

Containers for bulk materials

cisterns · reservoirs · water tanks · holding tanks · water barrels

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G