sewage plants

Water treatment centers

Sewage plants are facilities that treat wastewater from homes, businesses, and industry before releasing it back into the environment.

Also called wastewater treatment plants or water reclamation facilities.

The process typically involves removing solids, breaking down organic matter, and disinfecting the water: The city is upgrading its sewage plant to handle population growth.

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water quality/purity

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Underground water emerging naturally

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water flow direction in the system

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Facilities cleaning public supply

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environmental impact

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Protected ecological areas

pollution sources · protected wetlands · landfills · natural ecosystems

Family

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