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Term

population equivalent

Term

One population equivalent (p.e.) means the organic biodegradable load having a five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) of 60 g of oxygen per day.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May concerning urban waste-water treatment.

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Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

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Organisation full name

Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May concerning urban waste-water treatment

Subjects

WATER

Long definition

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