outfall
noun
out·fall
ˈau̇t-ˌfȯl 
: the outlet of a body of water (such as a river or lake)
especially
: the mouth of a drain or sewer
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Avoid places where water sources are coming in, like a river or an outfall.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Then, as it is released into the creek, the water churns over the concrete structures of the outfall creating more foam.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
City records indicate Encinitas has spent more than $2 million on sediment removal from area drainage pipes and the Manchester outfall in recent years.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
That argument came even though the county agency that reviewed the development found nothing lacking in the outfall sewer system and recommended approval for the project.
—Eric Rockel, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Then, as it is released into the creek, the water churns over the concrete structures of the outfall creating more foam.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
City records indicate Encinitas has spent more than $2 million on sediment removal from area drainage pipes and the Manchester outfall in recent years.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
That argument came even though the county agency that reviewed the development found nothing lacking in the outfall sewer system and recommended approval for the project.
—Eric Rockel, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
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“Outfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfall. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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