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7. Glossary
Domestic wastewater
This is the liquid effluent produced by a household. Domestic wastewater comprises a mixture of black water and grey water.
Black water
Black water is the effluent from water-operated toilets. It consists mainly of flush water, excreta and toilet paper. The term "black water" is sometimes used to describe it.
Grey water
It corresponds to all domestic effluent other than toilet effluent, i.e. mainly wastewater from showers, baths, washbasins, washing machines, sinks, dishwashers and floor washing. This is sometimes referred to as "grey water".
Excreta; excreta
Substances excreted by the human body. Urine and faeces are referred to here (excluding other fluids such as saliva, sweat, etc.)....
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Dispositifs d'assainissement non collectif (dit autonome) - Pour les maisons d'habitation individuelle jusqu'à 20 pièces principales. AFNOR. - NF DTU 64.1 - 2013
- Building work – Sanitary plumbing for buildings. AFNOR. - NF DTU 60.1 - 2012
- Fertilizers – Designations and specifications – Part 1: mineral fertilizers. AFNOR. - NF U42-001-1 - 2011
- Fertilizers – Designations and specifications – Part...
Regulations
Council Directive 91/676/EEC of December 12, 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.
Decree of September 7, 2009 setting the technical requirements applicable to non-collective sanitation installations receiving a gross organic pollution load less than or equal to 1.2 kg/d of BOD 5 ....
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