What is sewage? In which way can sewage be harmful to us?

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What is sewage? In which way can sewage be harmful to us?

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answered Dec 4, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 63 448 1257
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Sewage is the municipal waste matter that is carried away in sewers and drains. It includes both liquid and solid wastes, rich in organic matter and microbes. Many of these microbes are pathogenic and can cause several water- borne diseases. Sewage water is a major cause of polluting drinking water. Hence, it is essential that sewage water is properly collected, treated, and disposed.

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