### Question
How does PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM define treatment works?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1292*, **treatment works** is defined as:

> any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature to implement section 1281 of this title, or necessary to recycle or reuse water at the most economical cost over the estimated life of the works, including intercepting sewers, outfall sewers, sewage collection systems, pumping, power, and other equipment, and their appurtenances

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1292*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER II-GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TREATMENT WORKS**

