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The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2011-11-05 09:54:08 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)
English to German translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2011-11-01 19:33:22 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
Under the term " sewage or
foul drainage " is included impure liquids of every
description, together with any faecal and other refuse
matters mixed with water either in solution or suspen-
sion that might affect the individual or general health.
Die Schmutzwasserableitung heißt in UK "sewage or foul drainage", Die Regenwasserableitung heißt in UK "rain or storm- water drainage".
Your question may be answered to your satisfaction
18:47 Nov 2, 2011
but every peer looking for an appropriate translation for that term by searching the KudoZ glossary or the Term Search would be glad, to have context, which illustrates or limits the fields of application.
Thank you for your comprehension. Johannes
Does your text deal only with sewers for sewage or waste water? If yes, then you are referring only to surface water or effluents, while household water draining through wash-bowls or utility sinks were excluded.
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2011-11-01 19:33:22 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
Under the term " sewage or
foul drainage " is included impure liquids of every
description, together with any faecal and other refuse
matters mixed with water either in solution or suspen-
sion that might affect the individual or general health.
Die Schmutzwasserableitung heißt in UK "sewage or foul drainage", Die Regenwasserableitung heißt in UK "rain or storm- water drainage".
Marcus König Germany Local time: 14:39 Specializes in field Native speaker of: German, Portuguese PRO pts in category: 20
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