sewer system
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sewer system
The underground system of pipes and channels used to carry away wastewater from households and industry.
Bei starkem Regen ist die Kanalisation in manchen Stadtteilen überlastet.
During heavy rain, the sewer system is overloaded in some parts of the city.
The word 'Kanalisation' (sewer system) is related to 'der Kanal' (canal/channel). The ending '-ation' points to a system, so it is a system of channels.
Der Kanal leitet das Wasser aus der Stadt.
The canal carries the water out of the city.
'Kanalisation' (sewer system) is the official and technical term for the entire underground wastewater system of a city or municipality.
Die Stadt investiert Millionen in die Modernisierung der Kanalisation.
The city is investing millions in modernizing the sewer system.
Common problems with a sewer system are that it is 'verstopft' (blocked/clogged) or 'überlastet' (overloaded). Typical work includes 'reinigen' (cleaning) or 'sanieren' (renovating/modernizing) it.
Wegen starker Regenfälle war die Kanalisation komplett überlastet.
Because of heavy rainfall, the sewer system was completely overloaded.
