Which Statement BEST Describes Sewage and Wastewater

Question

Which statement BEST describes sewage and wastewater?
A) Wastewater is a subset of sewage.
B) Sewage is a subset of wastewater.
C) Wastewater and sewage are virtually synonymous.
D) Wastewater and sewage are both subsets of all liquid effluents from domestic and industrial sources.

Accepted Answer

Sewage is specifically the subset of wastewater that is contaminated with feces, urine, and other bodily wastes, typically coming from households or industrial sources that deal with organic wastes. Wastewater is a broader term that includes all types of water that have been affected by human use, from all sources, not just those containing sewage.