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DEPRESSED SEWER [1 record]

Record 1 2012-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
CONT

In order to regain elevation, depressed sewers (also called inverted siphons) may be used to carry flow under obstructions, such as streams or subways.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
OBS

Canalisation en charge qui assure le franchissement de certains obstacles tels que cours d'eau, points bas, canalisations diverses, par les conduites d'assainissement.

Spanish

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