6. Glossary

Aerobic exercise

Refers to an environment containing oxygen (O₂).

Anaerobic

An anaerobic environment is an environment where there is no oxygen (O₂).

Anoxia

In pedology, anoxia describes the lack of oxygen in soil.

On-site sanitation

Refers to any facility that collects, transports, treats, and disposes of domestic wastewater from dwellings that are not connected to a public wastewater collection and treatment system.

Grease trap

Device for separating fats by flotation.

Sludge

Settled solids that deposit at the bottom of the septic tank.

Heterotrophic bacteria

A family...