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Effluent, n.

Effluent is an outflowing of water or gas to a natural body of water, from a structure such as a wastewater treatment plant, sewer pipe, or industrial outfall. (Wikipedia)
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Shutterbug · 56-60, M
Effluent means it has undergone some form of treatment..... otherwise it's sewage.