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7. Glossary
Aerobic
Refers to a medium containing dioxygen (O 2 ).
Anaerobic
An anaerobic environment is one in which dioxygen (O 2 ) is absent.
Anoxia
In soil science, anoxia describes the lack of oxygen in a soil.
Non-collective sanitation
Refers to any facility that collects, transports, treats and disposes of domestic wastewater from dwellings not connected to a public wastewater collection and treatment system.
Grease trap
Device for separating grease by flotation.
Sludge
Settled solids that settle to the bottom of the septic tank....
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Bibliography
Software tools
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VS3: online application for creating ANC design files. Tool for sanitation consultants
http://axisnet.jimdo.com/vs3-logiciel-assainissement-non-collectif/
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Geodes Autonomous Sanitation: a tool for engineering offices involved...
Websites
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Réseau CREPA – Recommendations for the safe use of urine and faeces in ecological sanitation systems SCHONNING C. and STENSTROM T.A. – 2004
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WHO: guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater – volume IV
Events
The Assises nationales de l'Assainissement non collectif take place each year in a different city.
Standards and norms
- Installation of on-site sanitation systems – Single-family homes with up to 10 main rooms. - XP DTU 64.1 – AFNOR -
- Fosses septiques préfabriquées. - EN 12566-1 + A1 – AFNOR – CEN -
- Systèmes d'infiltration dans le sol. - CEN/TS 12566-2 – AFNOR – CEN -
- Stations d'épuration des eaux usées domestiques prêtes à l'emploi et/ou assemblées sur site. - EN 12566-3 + A1 – AFNOR – CEN -
- Fosses...
Regulations
Law on water and aquatic environments (LEMA) of December 30, 2006 (consolidated version as of July 14, 2010).
Law no. 92-3 of January 3, 1992 on water.
Law n° 64-1245 of December 16, 1964 relating to the regime and distribution of water and the fight against its pollution.
Directory
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FNSA – Fédération nationale des syndicats de l'assainissement et de la maintenance industrielle
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(IFAA) – French manufacturers of on-site sanitation...
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