The term "dirty water" can refer to different contexts, but it is often recognized as the title of a famous 1960s rock song by the American band The Standells. The song "Dirty Water" was released in 1965 and is a mock tribute to Boston, Massachusetts, highlighting its then-polluted Boston Harbor and Charles River. It became a hit single, reaching number 11 on the Billboard charts in 1966 and was later included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll." The song remains popular and is traditionally played by Boston sports teams after home victories.
If the inquiry concerns the literal meaning of "dirty water" (such as in environmental or health contexts), that usually refers to water contaminated with pollutants, harmful microorganisms, or chemicals, making it unsafe for drinking or other uses. Please specify if more information on this literal sense is desired.
