Wastewater Treatment
/ˈweɪstwɔːtər ˈtriːtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and technical process of treating sewage and industrial wastewater to remove contaminants before discharge or reuse, subject to environmental regulations.
The municipality upgraded its wastewater treatment facilities to comply with the latest environmental standards.
Forms
- wastewater treatment
- wastewater treatments
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Commentary
In legal contexts, wastewater treatment regulations are crucial for protecting public health and the environment, often governed by statutes such as the Clean Water Act in the U.S.
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