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A quantum leap for small wastewater treatment plants made of concrete?

EN 12566:2021

In the spring of 2013, manufacturers of small concrete wastewater treatment plants from all parts of Germany have formed a joint working group. Since that time, in addition to flyers, the working group has also produced a comprehensive Code of Practice on “Small wastewater treatment plants made of concrete – design, installation and operation”, which was specifically developed to provide information to consumers and authorities.

The focus of the working group is, of course, on lobby work and an industry-wide representation of the manufacturers. Active work in the national and European...

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