WorldAugust 19, 2026

septage

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Definition

A mixture of sludge, scum, and liquid removed from septic tanks or similar onsite sewage treatment systems.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau created by combining the word 'septic' with the suffix '-age' (as in sewage or sludge). It emerged in the 20th century as a technical term within waste management and civil engineering.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the waste material that the new Lakeside facility is designed to receive and process, which is a central part of the district's infrastructure upgrade.

Flathead County District Court Rules in Favor of State in Lakeside Groundwater Permit Case

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Flathead Beacon

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