BS EN 12566-3 specifies requirements, test methods, the marking and evaluation of conformity for packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants used for populations up to 50 inhabitants.
Small wastewater treatment plants according to BS EN 12566-3 are used for the treatment of domestic wastewater.
BS EN 12566-3 applies to small wastewater treatment plants for use buried in the ground where no vehicle loads are applied to the product.
BS EN 12566-3 applies to plants where all prefabricated components are factory or site assembled by one manufacturer and which are tested as a whole.
NOTE In some countries, domestic wastewater treatment plants are followed by other systems to conform to national regulations.
BS EN 12566-3 on workplace air is relevant to:
A septic tank is an underground chamber made of concrete, fiberglass, or plastic through which domestic wastewater (sewage) flows for basic treatment.
BS EN 12566-3 specifies the guidelines for selection, installation, use, and maintenance of packaged and on-site assembled domestic waste treatment plants that are used for small wastewater treatment systems for up to 50 PT.
BS EN 12566-3 benefits the end-user by providing comprehensive information on manufacturing, design, testing, and maintenance methods.
BS EN 12566-3 provides comprehensive information regarding product characteristics, test methods, and dimensions, which can be used to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of the domestic waste treatment plant and to assure their durability and reliability.
EN 12566-3:2016