Culvert's purpose (8)

I believe the answer is:

drainage

(Other definitions for drainage that I've seen before include "Removal of unwanted liquid" , "Removal of surplus water" , "System of waste pipes" , "Water run-off system" , "Disposal of waste water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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