wastewater plant

Municipal effluent facility

A wastewater plant is a facility that treats sewage and other contaminated water before releasing it back into the environment.

Also called a sewage treatment plant or water reclamation facility.

The process typically involves filtering solids, breaking down organic matter, and removing harmful bacteria: The city built a new wastewater plant to handle population growth.

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Facility that cleans supply

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Large water storage basin

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Origin of potable water

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