Definition(s)
The liquid waste from domestic sewage, industrial sites or from agricultural processes. Effluents are harmful when they enter the environment, especially in freshwater, because of their polluting chemical composition. (Source: GEMET/WRIGHT)
Jerarquía
Broader: residuos
In other languages
English
effluent waste
French
effluent
Ruso
сточные воды
Chino, simplificado
污水废物
Árabe
نفايات سائلة
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Convenio de Basilea | 10 documents |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 39 documents |