Definitions
- Referring to the waste and water that is carried away from homes, businesses, and industries through a system of pipes and drains. - Talking about the mixture of human and household waste, industrial effluent, and stormwater that is collected and treated by a municipal sewage system. - Describing the dirty and unpleasant water that is produced by human activities and needs to be disposed of properly.
- Referring to any water that has been used and contaminated by human activities, including domestic, commercial, and industrial sources. - Talking about the water that flows out of sinks, toilets, showers, and washing machines in homes and buildings. - Describing the water that is discharged from factories, power plants, and other industrial processes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both sewage and wastewater are types of water that have been contaminated by human activities.
- 2Both require treatment before being released back into the environment.
- 3Both can pose a risk to public health and the environment if not managed properly.
- 4Both are typically transported through a system of pipes and drains.
- 5Both can contain harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and solids.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Sewage specifically refers to the waste and water that is carried away from homes, businesses, and industries, while wastewater includes all types of water that have been used and contaminated by human activities.
- 2Composition: Sewage is a mixture of human and household waste, industrial effluent, and stormwater, while wastewater can come from various sources and may have different levels of contamination.
- 3Treatment: Sewage is typically treated by a municipal sewage system, while wastewater may be treated by different methods depending on its source and quality.
- 4Discharge: Sewage is usually discharged into a water body or reused for irrigation, while wastewater may be discharged into a sewer system, a treatment plant, or a natural water body.
- 5Regulation: Sewage is subject to specific regulations and standards, while wastewater may be regulated differently depending on its source and use.
Remember this!
Sewage and wastewater are both types of water that have been contaminated by human activities and require treatment before being released back into the environment. However, sewage specifically refers to the waste and water that is carried away from homes, businesses, and industries, while wastewater includes all types of water that have been used and contaminated by human activities.
