effluent (Meaning)

Wordnet

effluent (n)

water mixed with waste matter

Wordnet

effluent (s)

that is flowing outward

Webster

effluent (a.)

Flowing out; as, effluent beams.

Webster

effluent (n.)

A stream that flows out of another stream or lake.

effluent Sentence Examples

  1. The factory discharged toxic effluent into the river, polluting the water and harming aquatic life.
  2. The city's wastewater treatment plant released treated effluent into the bay, improving water quality.
  3. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set standards for the discharge of industrial effluent to protect water quality.
  4. The company was fined for exceeding the allowable limits of pollutants in its effluent.
  5. The effluent from the paper mill contained high levels of chlorine, which can be harmful to aquatic life.
  6. The chemical plant's effluent contained volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can contribute to air pollution.
  7. The discharge of untreated effluent from sewage treatment plants can cause waterborne illnesses.
  8. The release of agricultural effluent, such as manure and fertilizers, can contaminate water sources and contribute to algal blooms.
  9. The use of water-efficient appliances and fixtures can help reduce the amount of effluent produced by households.
  10. Proper management and treatment of effluent are essential for protecting public health and the environment.

FAQs About the word effluent

water mixed with waste matter, that is flowing outwardFlowing out; as, effluent beams., A stream that flows out of another stream or lake.

distributary,,

branch, branch, bayou, affluent, influent, affluent, bayou, feeder, confluent, influent

The factory discharged toxic effluent into the river, polluting the water and harming aquatic life.

The city's wastewater treatment plant released treated effluent into the bay, improving water quality.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set standards for the discharge of industrial effluent to protect water quality.

The company was fined for exceeding the allowable limits of pollutants in its effluent.