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Wastewater Treatment Plant Sizing

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Size a WWTP based on population equivalent, treatment type and discharge zone. BOD5/COD loads, standard compliance, investment estimate.

Compliant with NF EN 12255 / Arrêté 21/07/2015

Settlement characteristics
PE
%

WWTP sizing

Total population

5,000PE

Dry weather volume

750m³/j

Peak volume

1,125m³/j

Area required

7,500

Incoming loads (kg/d)

300
DBO5
600
DCO
450
MES
75
NTK
20
PT

Estimated effluent quality

ParameterEffluentStandardEfficiencyCompliant
DBO520 mg/L25 mg/L95%
DCO80 mg/L125 mg/L90%

Sludge production

285kg MS/j

Annual sludge volume

4,161m³/an

Estimated investment

1.8M€

Annual operating cost

150k€/an

Standards & regulations

  • NF EN 12255Stations d'épuration — Principes généraux
  • Arrêté 21/07/2015Performance des systèmes d'assainissement
  • Fascicule 81 T.IConstruction d'installations de traitement
  • DCE 2000/60/CEDirective cadre sur l'eau

This tool provides indicative estimates. Results do not substitute professional advice. Always verify with current regulations.

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