1. Background information
At the beginning of the 20th century, individual sanitation was viewed with suspicion by hygienists. And rightly so, because at the time, the efficiency and reliability of individual sanitation systems were highly questionable. Individual sanitation systems, such as septic tanks, were prone to malfunctions and frequent odor nuisances.
However, since the 1980s, significant progress has been made in the field of on-site wastewater treatment. Technologies evolved and systems became more sophisticated yet robust, offering an effective solution for wastewater treatment.
Today, individual sanitation is considered a reliable and rustic option in most cases. What's more, individual sanitation is flexible. It can be installed anywhere, in rural or suburban areas, in single-family homes or small apartment blocks. This versatility makes it possible...
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Bibliography
Websites
Non-collective sanitation – Communauté de communes Grand orb
https://www.grandorb.fr/Services/Assainissement-Non-Collectif/5/46.html )
Non-collective sanitation on Wikiterritorial
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Standards and norms
There are no standards governing the powers of public sanitation services. SPANCs do not check compliance with standards, which are not compulsory. They do check compliance with regulations.
Regulations
Arrêté du 21 juillet 2015 relatif aux systèmes d'assainissement collectif et aux installations d'assainissement non collectif, à l'exception des installations d'assainissement non collectif recevant une charge brute de pollution organique inférieure ou égal à 1,2 kg/j de DBO 5
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