sanitation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.

   To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning.

2. 2
   noun

   making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing

3. 3
   noun

   the state of being clean and conducive to health

4. 4
   noun

   The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

Etymology

From sanitary + -ation.