Was Does Cesspool Mean?

1 : an underground reservoir for liquid waste (such as household sewage) 2 : a filthy, evil, or corrupt place or state a cesspool of corruption.

What is a cesspool in Hawaii?

Cesspools are used throughout Hawaii for the disposal of untreated sanitary waste. Discharge of raw, untreated sewage to a cesspool can contaminate oceans, streams and groundwater by releasing disease-causing pathogens and nitrates. ... Groundwater provides approximately 95% of all domestic water in Hawaii.

How do you use the word cesspool?

Cesspool in a Sentence ?
  1. Because the bar is filled with drug addicts and killers, it's a real cesspool.
  2. A shortage of police officers has allowed the city to become a cesspool of crime.
  3. Unless you want to be robbed, you should avoid that part of town because it's a cesspool.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.