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FOSSE SEPTIQUE [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- digestion process
1, record 1, English, digestion%20process
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- digestive process 1, record 1, English, digestive%20process
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The digestion process and the growth of the anaerobes in the settled sewage produce tiny bubbles of gas. 1, record 1, English, - digestion%20process
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Theory of the septic tank digestive process. 1, record 1, English, - digestion%20process
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- processus de digestion
1, record 1, French, processus%20de%20digestion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le processus de digestion et la multiplication des anaérobies dans les boues engendrent la formation de minuscules bulles de gaz. 1, record 1, French, - processus%20de%20digestion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Principe du processus de digestion d’une fosse septique. 1, record 1, French, - processus%20de%20digestion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- proceso digestivo
1, record 1, Spanish, proceso%20digestivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El proceso digestivo anaerobio es un proceso biológico natural en el que parte de una comunidad entrelazada de bacterias cooperan para lograr una fermentación estable y autorregulada, transformando la materia orgánica residual en biogás. 1, record 1, Spanish, - proceso%20digestivo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
proceso digestivo anaerobio 1, record 1, Spanish, - proceso%20digestivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Civil Engineering
- Water Supply
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sanitary technician
1, record 2, English, sanitary%20technician
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sanitarian's assistant. 1, record 2, English, - sanitary%20technician
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sanitarian: ... And what do sanitarians do? They plan and conduct environmental sanitation programs within the many aspects of public health. They determine sanitation standards and enforce regulations for food processing and serving, collection and disposal, elimination or abatement of air pollution, water pollution and other areas including noise, ventilation, radiation, etc. 1, record 2, English, - sanitary%20technician
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Génie civil
- Alimentation en eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technicien sanitaire
1, record 2, French, technicien%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) des techniciens sanitaires ont(...) préconisé l'utilisation de sièges séparateurs grâce auxquels seules les déjections solides seraient envoyées à la fosse septique(...) 1, record 2, French, - technicien%20sanitaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- septic tank
1, record 3, English, septic%20tank
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A closed sedimentation tank in which settled sludge is in immediate contact with the waste water flowing through the tank, and the organic solids are decomposed by anaerobic bacterial action. 2, record 3, English, - septic%20tank
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
septic tank: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - septic%20tank
Record 3, Key term(s)
- septic system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fosse septique
1, record 3, French, fosse%20septique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enceinte fermée dans laquelle la boue décantée est en contact immédiat avec l’eau résiduaire entrant dans l’enceinte et dans laquelle les matières organiques sont décomposées par une action bactérienne anaérobie. 2, record 3, French, - fosse%20septique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la fosse septique n’ est que le premier élément de l'installation où grâce à une attaque microbienne de type anaérobie, les matières solides sont désagrégées et liquéfiées. Il s’écoulera donc de ce premier élément [...] un liquide relativement clair ou du moins aussi peu chargé que possible de matières en suspension [...] Les matières solides [...] subissent une véritable digestion qui en réduit très sensiblement le volume [...] 3, record 3, French, - fosse%20septique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fosse septique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - fosse%20septique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- système septique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tanque séptico
1, record 3, Spanish, tanque%20s%C3%A9ptico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fosa séptica 2, record 3, Spanish, fosa%20s%C3%A9ptica
correct, feminine noun
- pozo séptico 3, record 3, Spanish, pozo%20s%C3%A9ptico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tanque de sedimentación cerrado y ventilado a través del cual fluye agua residual y en el cual las materias sólidas retenidas se descomponen por acción bacteriana anaeróbica. 4, record 3, Spanish, - tanque%20s%C3%A9ptico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fosas sépticas [...] El sistema más adecuado consiste en dos o más cámaras en serie. El primer compartimento se utiliza para la sedimentación, digestión del fango y almacenamiento de éste. El segundo proporciona una sedimentación y capacidad de almacenamiento de fango adicional. 5, record 3, Spanish, - tanque%20s%C3%A9ptico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cesspool
1, record 4, English, cesspool
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cesspit 2, record 4, English, cesspit
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An underground, watertight tank used for collecting sewage from premises not connected to the public sewer and which, unlike a septic tank, has no outflow. 3, record 4, English, - cesspool
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cesspool; cesspit: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 4, English, - cesspool
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fosse de décantation
1, record 4, French, fosse%20de%20d%C3%A9cantation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fosse de sédimentation 2, record 4, French, fosse%20de%20s%C3%A9dimentation
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réservoir souterrain et étanche utilisé pour collecter les eaux usées de locaux non raccordés au réseau d’égout public et qui, à la différence d’une fosse septique, n’ a pas d’écoulement. 1, record 4, French, - fosse%20de%20d%C3%A9cantation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fosse de décantation : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 3, record 4, French, - fosse%20de%20d%C3%A9cantation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fosa de decantación
1, record 4, Spanish, fosa%20de%20decantaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tanque hermético, principalmente subterráneo, que se usa para recolectar aguas residuales procedentes de instalaciones no conectadas al alcantarillado público y que, a diferencia de un tanque séptico, no tiene flujo de salida. 1, record 4, Spanish, - fosa%20de%20decantaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- septic sludge
1, record 5, English, septic%20sludge
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sludge from a septic tank or partially digested sludge from an Imhoff tank or sludge digestion tank. 2, record 5, English, - septic%20sludge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge. 3, record 5, English, - septic%20sludge
Record 5, Key term(s)
- septic sludges
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- boues septiques
1, record 5, French, boues%20septiques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boues d’une fosse septique ou boues partiellement digérées provenant d’un digesteur anaérobie. 2, record 5, French, - boues%20septiques
Record 5, Key term(s)
- boue septique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-08-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- private sewage disposal system
1, record 6, English, private%20sewage%20disposal%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- home disposal system 2, record 6, English, home%20disposal%20system
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A privately owned plant for the treatment and disposal of sewage (such as a septic tank with an absorption field). 1, record 6, English, - private%20sewage%20disposal%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- installation individuelle d’assainissement
1, record 6, French, installation%20individuelle%20d%26rsquo%3Bassainissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation privée d’épuration et d’évacuation des eaux usées(par exemple, une fosse septique avec champ d’épandage). 1, record 6, French, - installation%20individuelle%20d%26rsquo%3Bassainissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pump chamber
1, record 7, English, pump%20chamber
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to the low flow fixtures reducing wasterwater flows by 3 per cent, a number of technologies were used to reduce wasterwater impact on the soil below the bed. This included insulating the 3,600 L septic tank and the 900 L pump chamber immediately downstream... 2, record 7, English, - pump%20chamber
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Égouts et drainage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chambre de la pompe
1, record 7, French, chambre%20de%20la%20pompe
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus des appareils économiseurs qui ont permis de réduire le débit des eaux usées de 3%, certaines techniques ont été employées en vue d’atténuer les répercussions des eaux usées sur le sol en-dessous du champ d’épandage. On a, à cet effet, isolé la fosse septique de 3600 L et la chambre de la pompe tout juste en aval [...] 1, record 7, French, - chambre%20de%20la%20pompe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-04-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- disposal field
1, record 8, English, disposal%20field
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- underground disposal field 2, record 8, English, underground%20disposal%20field
correct
- subsurface disposal field 2, record 8, English, subsurface%20disposal%20field
correct
- absorption field 3, record 8, English, absorption%20field
correct
- tile drainage field 4, record 8, English, tile%20drainage%20field
correct
- tile field 5, record 8, English, tile%20field
correct
- septic bed 6, record 8, English, septic%20bed
correct
- seepage trenches 7, record 8, English, seepage%20trenches
correct
- septic-tank disposal field system 4, record 8, English, septic%2Dtank%20disposal%20field%20system
correct
- septic field 8, record 8, English, septic%20field
correct
- sewage disposal field 9, record 8, English, sewage%20disposal%20field
- tile field 5, record 8, English, tile%20field
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of clay tiles and gravel used to dispose of the waste draining from a septic tank. The percolating qualities of the soil determine the extent of the field needed. 10, record 8, English, - disposal%20field
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
An area adjacent to a septic tank in which an underground network of perforated pipes distributes the effluent from the septic tank evenly into the soil. 6, record 8, English, - disposal%20field
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rate at which soils permit percolation is a measure of the vulnerability of groundwaters to contamination by surface waters as well as a determinant in the siting of septic fields. 8, record 8, English, - disposal%20field
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- champ d’épuration
1, record 8, French, champ%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9puration
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- champ d’épandage souterrain 2, record 8, French, champ%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pandage%20souterrain
proposal, masculine noun
- réseau d’épandage souterrain 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A9seau%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pandage%20souterrain
proposal, masculine noun
- dispositif d’épandage souterrain 2, record 8, French, dispositif%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pandage%20souterrain
proposal, masculine noun
- système de dispersion d’égouts 3, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20dispersion%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9gouts
masculine noun
- champ de distribution 4, record 8, French, champ%20de%20distribution
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aire adjacente à une fosse septique et reliée à un réseau souterrain de conduits perforés qui disperse uniformément dans le sol les liquides résiduels de la fosse septique. 5, record 8, French, - champ%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9puration
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fosse liquéfactrice doit être obligatoirement suivie d’un élément épurateur, dont la destination est d’assurer l’oxydation de l’affluent produit par la fosse, avant son évacuation à l’extérieur. [...] cet élément épurateur pourra être constitué : soit par un lit bactérien percolateur; soit par un épandage souterrain à faible profondeur [...]. 6, record 8, French, - champ%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9puration
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’épandage souterrain [...] paraît constituer dans le cas des fosses septiques, un des meilleurs procédés d’épuration [...]. Il faut évidemment un sol perméable et ne pas dépasser la faculté d’absorption de ce sol [...] ce qui implique de se réserver la possibilité d’étendre ultérieurement le développement du réseau d’épandage. L’épandage se fait à l’aide de drains, tuyaux de terre cuite de 0,30 m de long, placés bout à bout. 6, record 8, French, - champ%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9puration
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[...] des techniciens sanitaires ont inventé et préconisé l'utilisation de sièges séparateurs grâce auxquels seules les déjections solides seraient envoyées à la fosse septique [...] alors que les déjections liquides seraient envoyées, soit dans une fosse à purin(dans le cas d’une ferme), soit dans un dispositif d’épandage. 6, record 8, French, - champ%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9puration
Record 8, Key term(s)
- épandage souterrain
- champ d’épandage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- campo de absorción
1, record 8, Spanish, campo%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- campo de depuración 2, record 8, Spanish, campo%20de%20depuraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de zanjas rellenas de gravilla y un sistema de tuberías, a través de las que el efluente del tanque séptico puede filtrar el terreno circundante. 1, record 8, Spanish, - campo%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-12-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- septic pumping
1, record 9, English, septic%20pumping
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Septic pumping is necessary to prevent back-ups and contamination of the drainage areas. The chart below can be used as a guide for pumping intervals. Using microbiological supplements can help the system operate cleaner for longer periods between servicing. Using garbage disposals or flushing indigestible waste into the system will increase pumping frequency. 1, record 9, English, - septic%20pumping
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- vidange des fosses septiques
1, record 9, French, vidange%20des%20fosses%20septiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vidange des fosses septiques [...] Votre fosse septique doit être vidangée à tous les quatre ans, si votre chalet est occupé durant l'été seulement et à tous les deux ans si vous habitez votre résidence à l'année longue. Pourquoi faut-il vidanger régulièrement sa fosse septique? Parce qu'elle accumule des graisses et des solides. C'est son rôle d’ailleurs. Mais à mesure qu'elle se comble, elle perd de son efficacité et laisse s’échapper des matériaux en suspension qui risquent de colmater votre élément épurateur et de créer de très sérieux problèmes de pollution. 1, record 9, French, - vidange%20des%20fosses%20septiques
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-07-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- liquefactor
1, record 10, English, liquefactor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- liquéfacteur
1, record 10, French, liqu%C3%A9facteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à assurer la liquéfaction des matières solides présentes dans une eau usée. 2, record 10, French, - liqu%C3%A9facteur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fosse septique est donc un pré-traitement plutôt qu'une épuration complète. On dit parfois qu'elle joue le rôle d’un liquéfacteur. 3, record 10, French, - liqu%C3%A9facteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sludge chamber
1, record 11, English, sludge%20chamber
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Underground oil/water separator ... The separator capacities, dimensions, construction, and thickness shall be in strict accordance with UL 58. Separator shall be comprised of a tank containing an inlet compartment, separation chamber, oil storage chamber, sludge chamber and clean water outlet chamber ... The sludge chamber shall be located under the separation chamber and shall provide an adequate volume for the setting of any solids. It shall also prevent any solids from entering the clean water chamber. 1, record 11, English, - sludge%20chamber
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chambre des boues
1, record 11, French, chambre%20des%20boues
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les produits légers montent vers la surface dans la chambre d’huile tandis que les matières lourdes décantent dans la chambre des boues (Les eaux usées dans les agglomérations urbaines ou rurales, t. 2, 1978, p. 251). 2, record 11, French, - chambre%20des%20boues
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'installation comprend les éléments suivants :[...] Fosse de décantation-Fosse septique,(Toutes eaux)(Eaux vannes)-Filtre bactérien anaérobie-Filtre bactérien aérobie-Séparateur de graisses [...] avec dispositif de récolte des boues-Séparateur de liquides légers avec débourbeur séparé en amont, avec chambre des boues incorporée. 3, record 11, French, - chambre%20des%20boues
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-11-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- condominial sewerage system
1, record 12, English, condominial%20sewerage%20system
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- shallow sewerage system 2, record 12, English, shallow%20sewerage%20system
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shallow, small-diameter sewers laid at flat gradients run through backyards, receiving flows from short lengths of house connections before making a single, "block" connection to the public sewer. 3, record 12, English, - condominial%20sewerage%20system
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In urban sanitation, technological innovations have enabled new forms of community and agency collaboration to emerge. This includes the shallow sewers in Orangi, Pakistan and the condominial sewerage system in Brazil, in which technological innovation and social organization have gone hand in hand. 4, record 12, English, - condominial%20sewerage%20system
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Projects eligible for LIFE funding could include activities to: ... build hand flush water seal latrines. Build a shallow or "condominial" sewerage system. 2, record 12, English, - condominial%20sewerage%20system
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réseau de collecte condominial
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20collecte%20condominial
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Construction de systèmes d’assainissement dans ces mêmes collectivités, permettant de contrôler les effluents produits par l'accès à l'eau potable. Selon les collectivités, il s’agit soit d’installations particulières(WC, fosse septique et système de rejet des effluents adapté), soit de systèmes collectifs(WC, réseau de collecte "condominial" c'est-à-dire passant en partie privative, et lagunes de traitement). 2, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20collecte%20condominial
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pays : Brésil. [...] L’approvisionnement en eau est assuré par des captages en général souterrains, tous munis d’un traitement adapté à la qualité de l’eau brute; la distribution se fait par un réseau complet et des branchements particuliers assortis de compteurs (tous les usages de l’eau, mêmes publics, sont comptabilisés et facturés). L’assainissement est effectué dans l’ensemble des collectivités, hormis quelques rares systèmes autonomes, par un réseau de collecte (de type condominial), un traitement collectif par lagunage, les latrines ayant été construites dans le cadre du projet. 3, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20collecte%20condominial
Record 12, Key term(s)
- réseau de collecte de type condominial
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de alcantarillado "en condominio"
1, record 12, Spanish, sistema%20de%20alcantarillado%20%5C%22en%20condominio%5C%22
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-06-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- septic tank disposal field
1, record 13, English, septic%20tank%20disposal%20field
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- champ d’épandage de fosse septique
1, record 13, French, champ%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pandage%20de%20fosse%20septique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-02-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Urban Furnishings and Equipment
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- inlet cover
1, record 14, English, inlet%20cover
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drainage piping serving fixtures which have flood level rims located below less than twelve (12) inches (304.8 mm) above the elevation of the next upstream manhole and/or flushing inlet cover at the public or private sewer system serving such drainage piping shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type backwater valve. 2, record 14, English, - inlet%20cover
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Équipements urbains
- Égouts et drainage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tampon
1, record 14, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dalle ou plaque amovible, circulaire ou carrée, avec laquelle on obture l'orifice d’un regard, d’une bouche d’égout, d’un puisard, d’une fosse septique, d’un trou d’homme, d’une trappe de visite, d’un tabernacle, etc. 1, record 14, French, - tampon
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-09-27
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- seepage pit
1, record 15, English, seepage%20pit
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for small installations, comprising one or more pits extending into porous strata and lined with open-jointed stone, concrete block, precast concrete, or similar walls, capped, and provided with a means of access, such as a manhole cover. It serves to introduce into the ground, by seepage, the partly treated effluent of a water-carriage wastewater disposal system. 2, record 15, English, - seepage%20pit
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The seepage pit is usually made of concrete block or is a precast concrete unit. Typically, 8-in. thick block are used, and they are laid with the cells (holes) placed horizontally to allow the effluent to seep into the ground. The tapered cells of the block are set with the widest area to the outside to reduce the amount of loose material behind the lining that might fall into the pit. The typical precast concrete seepage pit shown in Fig. 5-14 is the same unit used for drywells. The bottom of the pit is lined with coarse gravel a minimum of 1 ft deep before the block or concrete is placed. Between the block or concrete and the soil is a minimum of 6 in. of clean crushed stone or gravel. Straw is placed on top of the gravel to keep sand from filtering down and reducing the effectiveness of the gravel. The top of the pit should have an opening with a watertight cover to provide access to the pit if necessary. The construction of the pit above the inlet pipe should be watertight. 3, record 15, English, - seepage%20pit
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Traitement des eaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- puits filtrant
1, record 15, French, puits%20filtrant
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S’il n’ y a pas d’égout pour le rejet des eaux sortant de la fosse septique, on adjoint à celle-ci un puits filtrant qui disperse les effluents dans le terrain. 2, record 15, French, - puits%20filtrant
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
puits filtrant : utilisé pour évacuer un liquide épuré dans couches de terrain perméable. 3, record 15, French, - puits%20filtrant
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1995-07-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- tile field
1, record 16, English, tile%20field
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- leach field unit 2, record 16, English, leach%20field%20unit
correct
- leach field component 3, record 16, English, leach%20field%20component
proposal, see observation
- component of a leach field 3, record 16, English, component%20of%20a%20leach%20field
proposal, see observation
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of open-jointed tile, usually laid on a rock fill, used for dispersing wastewater effluents into the ground. 4, record 16, English, - tile%20field
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Subsurface systems. These systems are still the most numerous type of wastewater treatment and disposal systems in the U.S. There are several million septic tank leach field units in use. The typical system includes some form of preapplication treatment, usually a septic tank, for solids and grease removal, followed by a subsurface network of piping or chambers for effluent distribution to the subsoil. 2, record 16, English, - tile%20field
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- élément épurateur
1, record 16, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%C3%A9purateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la fosse septique formée d’un lit de gravier sur lequel les eaux d’égout préalablement décantées sont distribuées grâce à un réseau de tuyaux à joints ouverts. 1, record 16, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%C3%A9purateur
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1994-12-23
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Soil Pollution
- Pollutants
- Water Pollution
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- environmental choice
1, record 17, English, environmental%20choice
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wherever there is a poorly working septic system, a "Sun-Mar" can take care of the toilet waste; where there is an outhouse, we offer the luxury of an indoor facility; and where there is no toilet at all, a "Sun-Mar" provides the right environmental choice. 1, record 17, English, - environmental%20choice
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pollution du sol
- Agents de pollution
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- choix écologique
1, record 17, French, choix%20%C3%A9cologique
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'une fosse septique fait défaut, un cabinet «Sun-Mar» règle les problèmes de toilette; lorsque ces toilettes sont à l'extérieur, nous offrons le luxe d’une toilette à l'intérieur; et quand il n’ y a pas de toilette du tout, un modèle «Sun-Mar» offre le choix écologique idéal. 1, record 17, French, - choix%20%C3%A9cologique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1994-04-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- percolation surface
1, record 18, English, percolation%20surface
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the septic tank is not cleaned when required, the detention period for sewage in the septic tank will be shorter because the capacity of the tank will be decreased and will result in suspended solids being carried into the disposal field, and which would eventually block the percolation surface in the disposal field. 1, record 18, English, - percolation%20surface
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des sols
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- surface de percolation
1, record 18, French, surface%20de%20percolation
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la fosse septique n’ est pas vidangée au moment opportun, le séjour des eaux usées dans la fosse est écourté parce que la diminution de la capacité de la fosse qui en résulte donne lieu à la dispersion de matières solides dans le champ d’épandage ce qui peut causer un colmatage de la surface de percolation. 1, record 18, French, - surface%20de%20percolation
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1993-11-28
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- pump out reservoir 1, record 19, English, pump%20out%20reservoir
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- fosse d’accumulation à vidanger
1, record 19, French, fosse%20d%26rsquo%3Baccumulation%20%C3%A0%20vidanger
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisée à la place d’une fosse septique dans certains cas. On parle également dans l'article, pour désigner cette fosse, de «citerne étanche à vidanger régulièrement» et de «fosse étanche d’accumulation». 1, record 19, French, - fosse%20d%26rsquo%3Baccumulation%20%C3%A0%20vidanger
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Trib. Cebedeau, Nos 513-514, 39, page 46 1, record 19, French, - fosse%20d%26rsquo%3Baccumulation%20%C3%A0%20vidanger
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1993-07-28
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- settling tank
1, record 20, English, settling%20tank
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- settlement tank 1, record 20, English, settlement%20tank
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chamber in a septic tank in which solids are allowed to settle (part of the early treatment of sewage). 1, record 20, English, - settling%20tank
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- élément épurateur
1, record 20, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%C3%A9purateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- épurateur 2, record 20, French, %C3%A9purateur
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil le plus généralement utilisé est la fosse septique, composée d’un élément «collecteur-liquéfacteur» à deux ou trois compartiments, où s’effectue une «digestion» des matières par fermentation anaérobie basique, et d’un élément «épurateur», à action aérobie(de préférence par lit bactérien ou par épandage à faible profondeur sinon par plateau absorbant). 2, record 20, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%C3%A9purateur
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-03-08
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- detention period
1, record 21, English, detention%20period
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the septic tank is not cleaned when required, the detention period for sewage in the septic tank will be shorter because the capacity of the tank will be decreased and will result in suspended solids being carried into the disposal field.... 1, record 21, English, - detention%20period
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- séjour
1, record 21, French, s%C3%A9jour
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la fosse septique n’ est pas vidangée au moment opportun, le séjour des eaux usées dans la fosse est écourté parce que la diminution de la capacité de la fosse qui en résulte donne lieu à la dispersion de matières solides dans le champ d’épandage(...) 1, record 21, French, - s%C3%A9jour
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1992-12-10
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- corrosive-resistant material 1, record 22, English, corrosive%2Dresistant%20material
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- corrosion resistance material 1, record 22, English, corrosion%20resistance%20material
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A septic tank shall be generally watertight and constructed of concrete or other corrosive-resistant material. 1, record 22, English, - corrosive%2Dresistant%20material
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- matériau à l’épreuve de la corrosion
1, record 22, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20de%20la%20corrosion
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- matériau inoxydable 1, record 22, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20inoxydable
masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Règle générale, une fosse septique doit être étanche et faite de béton ou d’un autre matériau à l'épreuve de la corrosion. 1, record 22, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20de%20la%20corrosion
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1992-12-09
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- compartmentalization 1, record 23, English, compartmentalization
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A septic tank may have more than one compartment. The liquid capacity of the first compartment shall be equal to 1/2 to 2/3 of the total liquid capacity of the septic tank. Where the liquid capacity exceeds 1800 gallons, the Medical Health Officer or his delegate may require compartmentalization or a series of two or more septic tanks. 1, record 23, English, - compartmentalization
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- compartimentation
1, record 23, French, compartimentation
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fosse septique peut avoir plus d’un compartiment. La capacité du premier compartiment doit être égale à la moitié ou aux deux tiers de la capacité totale de la fosse septique. Lorsque la capacité dépasse 1800 gallons, le médecin-hygiéniste ou son représentant peut exiger la compartimentation de la fosse ou l'aménagement d’une série de deux ou de plusieurs fosses septiques. 1, record 23, French, - compartimentation
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1989-10-13
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- digestion tank
1, record 24, English, digestion%20tank
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first chamber of a septic tank in which the anaerobic bacteria commence breaking down the sewage. 1, record 24, English, - digestion%20tank
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Traitement des eaux
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- fosse liquéfactrice
1, record 24, French, fosse%20liqu%C3%A9factrice
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- élément collecteur-liquéfacteur 2, record 24, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20collecteur%2Dliqu%C3%A9facteur
masculine noun
- collecteur-liquéfacteur 2, record 24, French, collecteur%2Dliqu%C3%A9facteur
masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil le plus généralement utilisé est la fosse septique, composée d’un élément "collecteur-liquéfacteur" à deux ou trois compartiments, où s’effectue une "digestion" des matières par fermentation anaérobie basique, et d’un élément "épurateur" à action aérobie(de préférence par lit bactérien ou par épandage à faible profondeur, sinon par plateau absorbant. 2, record 24, French, - fosse%20liqu%C3%A9factrice
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1987-10-26
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- control chamber 1, record 25, English, control%20chamber
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the discharge compartment of a septic tank. 1, record 25, English, - control%20chamber
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- collecteur-liquéfacteur
1, record 25, French, collecteur%2Dliqu%C3%A9facteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil le plus généralement utilisé est la fosse septique, composée d’un élément «collecteur-liquéfacteur» à deux ou trois compartiments, où s’effectue une «digestion» des matières par fermentation anaérobie basique, et d’un élément «épurateur», à action aérobie(de préférence par lit bactérien ou par épandage à faible profondeur, sinon par plateau absorbant). 1, record 25, French, - collecteur%2Dliqu%C3%A9facteur
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1986-02-26
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- septic tank conditioner 1, record 26, English, septic%20tank%20conditioner
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- agent de conditionnement de fosse septique
1, record 26, French, agent%20de%20conditionnement%20de%20fosse%20septique
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1977-03-01
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- absorption line
1, record 27, English, absorption%20line
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[underground disposal of effluent of septic tanks] Absorption lines shall be constructed of tile laid with open joints. 1, record 27, English, - absorption%20line
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- tuyau d’épandage
1, record 27, French, tuyau%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pandage
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour une installation [fosse septique] ne dépassant pas 20 usagers, il suffit de prévoir un seul regard à partir duquel les tuyaux d’épandage divergent. 1, record 27, French, - tuyau%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pandage
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- tile field 1, record 28, English, tile%20field
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- système de déperdition
1, record 28, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9perdition
masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- champ de drainage 1, record 28, French, champ%20de%20drainage
masculine noun
- tuilerie 1, record 28, French, tuilerie
feminine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
système de drains à joints ouverts, posé pour distribuer l'effluent d’une fosse septique, sur sa superficie d’absorption, 2 système de tuiles posé pour drainer le sous-sol dans certaines régions mouillées. 1, record 28, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9perdition
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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