Outfall
noun
The place where a river, drain or sewer empties into the sea, a river, or a lake.
The sewage system's outfall goes into the river.
Often appears as...
- sewage outfall
- outfall pipe
noun
Release or discharge of something such as liquid waste or gas.
The factory was fined for illegal outfall multiple times
Often appears as...
- illegal outfall
- effluent outfall
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The place where a river, drain or sewer empties into the sea, a river, or a lake.
The sewage system's outfall goes into the river.
Often appears as...
- sewage outfall
- outfall pipe
noun
Release or discharge of something such as liquid waste or gas.
The factory was fined for illegal outfall multiple times
Often appears as...
- illegal outfall
- effluent outfall
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Watercourse Ending
Refers to the final segment where water flows from a smaller channel into a larger body.
The outfall of the creek is a popular fishing spot.
Pro Tip 2/3Pollution Concern
Outfall can be a source of pollution, implying environmental concerns when mentioned.
Activists protested near the factory's outfall.
Pro Tip 3/3Engineering Term
Commonly used in civil engineering when discussing water management systems.
The engineers designed a new outfall to prevent flooding.
Pro Tip 1/3Watercourse Ending
Refers to the final segment where water flows from a smaller channel into a larger body.
The outfall of the creek is a popular fishing spot.
Pro Tip 2/3Pollution Concern
Outfall can be a source of pollution, implying environmental concerns when mentioned.
Activists protested near the factory's outfall.
Pro Tip 3/3Engineering Term
Commonly used in civil engineering when discussing water management systems.
The engineers designed a new outfall to prevent flooding.
Pro Tip 1/3Watercourse Ending
Refers to the final segment where water flows from a smaller channel into a larger body.
The outfall of the creek is a popular fishing spot.
Pro Tip 2/3Pollution Concern
Outfall can be a source of pollution, implying environmental concerns when mentioned.
Activists protested near the factory's outfall.
Pro Tip 3/3Engineering Term
Commonly used in civil engineering when discussing water management systems.
The engineers designed a new outfall to prevent flooding.
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Video examples
Vicki Arroyo: Let's...
to rethink and redesign its water and sewage treatment, as water outfall pipes like this one can be flooded with seawater, causing backups at the plant, harming the bacteria that are needed to treat the waste. So these outfall pipes have been retrofitted to shut seawater off from entering the system.
Video examples
Vicki Arroyo: Let's...
to rethink and redesign its water and sewage treatment, as water outfall pipes like this one can be flooded with seawater, causing backups at the plant, harming the bacteria that are needed to treat the waste. So these outfall pipes have been retrofitted to shut seawater off from entering the system.
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