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Waste material such as liquid industrial refuse or sewage that is discharged into the environment

effluent (Wikipedia)

Effluent is wastewater from sewers or industrial outfalls that flows directly into surface waters, either untreated or after being treated at a facility. The term has slightly different meanings in certain contexts, and may contain various pollutants depending on the source.

Wastewater is considered effluent as it is released to surface water.
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