Glossary
Disposal of wastewater, black water and rainwater in single-family homes

ANC (non-collective sanitation)

It refers to individual domestic water treatment plants.

Grease traps

The grease trap, known as a "degreaser" or "grease separator", acts as a filter (grease, oils, heavy materials) for wastewater from the kitchen in particular.

Channel

It recovers water from a shower or balcony.

Water tank

Cylindrical or rectangular, the tank is the essential component of a rainwater harvesting system. Connected to the collector, it stores the water. There are models to be placed in the garden or against the house, and others to be buried.

Desiphonage

This is the evacuation of water from a siphon by evaporation or suction (in the absence of secondary...