Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/12280 |
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Preferred label | trickling filter |
Definition | A system of secondary sewage treatment which is similar to self-purification action of streams; it is more accurately a biological oxidizing bed; the effluent is placed on the stones in the bed and microorganisms present consume the solids as a food supply. |
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Status | Valid |
Status Modified | 2013-12-05 |
Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 |
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Source |
European Environment Agency
Kgs. Nytorv 6, DK-1050 Copenhagen K, Denmark