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Source separation for excreta: Bases for professionnal rules

Authors: Florent BRUN, Fabien ESCULIER, Bernard DE GOUVELLO

Publication date: May 10, 2024 | Lire en français

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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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