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Reed bed sewage system can replace a septic tank in your French garden

The plants’ roots and bacteria naturally treat household sewage without the need for pumps or regular emptying

Explainer: the rules to know about used water at a home in France

Homes in France are either connected to the sewer system or use a septic tank, here we look at the rules for each system

Firefighters using drain water to track Covid-19 in France

Firefighters have been able to map the virus in Marseille using wastewater samples, as plans are underway for a national wastewater-tracking network

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Wastewater tests in France could help monitor Covid-19

Regular testing of wastewater in France would enable scientists to monitor the spread of Covid-19, help identify a possible “second wave” of the virus, and allow wider health recommendations, experts have said.

Contrôle of Septic tanks and SPANCs...

Around 15% of homes in France are not linked up to a public sewerage system and instead depend on their own installation, usually a septic tank and a drainage system, called ANC, Assainissement Non Collectif .

Sewage

Reed bed sewage system can replace a septic tank in your French garden

Explainer: the rules to know about used water at a home in France

Firefighters using drain water to track Covid-19 in France

Wastewater tests in France could help monitor Covid-19

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Contrôle of Septic tanks and SPANCs...