Effluent

usgb/ˈefluənt/
noun

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

The factory discharges its effluent into the nearby river.
Visual representation of "effluent" - Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Often appears as...

  • effluent water
  • effluent discharge

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Environmental Impact

Understand that 'effluent' often implies negative environmental effects, especially pollution.

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Environmentalists are concerned about the effluent contaminating the ecosystem.
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Industrial Context

Recognize that 'effluent' frequently appears in discussions about industrial activities and regulations.

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The new regulations limit the amount of effluent that factories can produce.
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Treatment Processes

'Effluent' is commonly used to refer to the output of sewage and water treatment processes.

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The sewage plant's effluent must meet cleanliness standards before release.
Visual representation of the word "Effluent"

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