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Wastewater

Wastewater refers to all effluent from household, commercial


establishments and institutions, hospitals, industries and so on. It also includes
storm water and urban runoff, agricultural, horticultural and aquaculture effluent.
Sewage is also wastewater, originating from toilets and bathroom fixtures,
bathing, laundry, kitchen sinks, cleaners, and similar dirty water that is produced
in households and public places. (AQUASTAT, 2014)

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