No. 4,853 in German
abwasser
Wastewater.
In a sentence
Das Abwasser fließt durch die Rohre ins Klärwerk.
The wastewater flows through the pipes into the sewage treatment plant.
In this sentence, 'Abwasser' refers to wastewater, which is sewage or used water being directed into a treatment system.
Der Schutz unserer Gewässer vor Abwasser ist eine wichtige Aufgabe.
The protection of our water bodies from wastewater is an important task.
Here, 'Abwasser' is used to describe polluted or waste water that could contaminate natural water bodies.
Man sollte kein Abwasser in die Umwelt leiten.
One should not discharge wastewater into the environment.
In this instance, 'Abwasser' signifies waste or used water that is directed into the environment, highlighting ecological concerns.
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