Primary treatment unit definition

Primary treatment unit means a unit or system used to separate the floating and settleable solids from the wastewater before the partially treated effluent is discharged for secondary treatment.
Primary treatment unit means a unit or system used to separate solids and liquids from the domestic wastewater before the partially treated effluent is discharged for secondary treatment. Primary treatment units must be a watertight structure. Commonly referred to as a septic tank or as part of the closed portion of the treatment system.
Primary treatment unit means a system or receptacle that is designed and constructed to:

More Definitions of Primary treatment unit

Primary treatment unit means a unit or system used to separate the
Primary treatment unit means a unit or system used to separate the floating and settleable solids from the wastewater before the partially treated effluent is discharged for secondary treatment. “Private sewage disposal system” means a system which provides for the treatment or disposal of domestic sewage from four or fewer dwelling units or the equivalent of less than 16 individuals on a continuing basis, including domestic waste, whether residential or nonresidential, but not including industrial waste of any flow rate except as provided for in 567—68.11(455B). “Private sewage disposal system” includes, but is not limited to, septic tanks, holding tanks for waste, chemical toilets, impervious vault toilets and portable toilets.