Disposal Plant (Noun)
Meaning
A plant for disposing of sewage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city's outdated disposal plant was in dire need of renovation to meet modern environmental standards.
- Locals protested the proposed construction of a new disposal plant in their neighborhood, citing concerns about air and water pollution.
- Before the disposal plant was built, raw sewage flowed directly into the river, causing widespread health issues for the community.
- Preliminary testing revealed that the local disposal plant was only operating at 70% efficiency, leading to calls for an overhaul of its systems.
- Years of oversight from the disposal plant's chief engineer led to massive failures in its treatment processes, contaminating the nearby water supply.