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8. Glossary
Population equivalents (PE); population equivalent
One p.e. corresponds to a discharge of 60 g/d of BOD 5 (five-day biochemical oxygen demand), as defined by the 1991 European directive on urban wastewater treatment.
Filtre compact ; compact filter
A compact filter system comprises a primary treatment stage, generally carried out by an all-water tank (AWT), followed by secondary treatment by biological filtration.
Microstation; aerated treatment unit
The "microstation" family stems from the treatment processes used in collective wastewater treatment, and groups together all treatment systems with electromechanical aeration for biological treatment purposes. This family is subdivided into two categories: "free cultures"...
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Bibliography
- (1) - MINISTÈRES EN CHARGE DE L'ÉCOLOGIE ET DE LA SANTÉ, CERIB ET CSTB - Cadre destiné aux opérateurs économiques pour la procédure d'agrément des dispositifs d'assainissement non collectif. - http://www.assainissement-non-collectif.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/16_10_2023_-_cadre_de_la_procedure_ d_evaluation_anc_-_vf.pdf (2023)....
Standards and norms
- Small wastewater treatment plants for a total equivalent population (TEP) of up to 50 inhabitants – Part 1: prefabricated septic tanks. AFNOR - NF EN 12566-1+A1 - 2004
- Small wastewater treatment plants for a total equivalent population (TEP) of up to 50 inhabitants – Part 3: Domestic wastewater treatment plants ready for use and/or assembled on site. AFNOR - NF EN 12566-3+A2 - 2013
- Small wastewater treatment...
Regulations
Law no. 92-3 of January 3, 1992 on water (consolidated version of July 1 2006).
Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste-water treatment (consolidated version from 1 January 2014). OJEU L135 of May 30, 1991.
Arrêté du 7 septembre 2009 fixant les prescriptions techniques applicables aux installations...
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