- — O&M of ODWS from the operator’s perspective;
- — O&M of ODWS from the user’s perspective;
- — training and information aspects;
- — environmental, health and safety issues.
- — detailed design of ODWS;
- — limits of acceptability for discharge of wastewater or sludge;
- — analytical methods;
- — management structure of wastewater services’ activities for O&M;
- — content of contracts or subcontracts.
NOTE 1 Management of ODWS, especially in rural areas and areas under development, is sometimes provided by the owners of the premises where wastewater is generated. In such cases, the owners of the premises carry out the management themselves. In this document, the term “services” includes “self-services” provided by the owners or users of the premises.
NOTE 2 Especially in undeveloped areas, sanitary wastewater is collected in an undiluted form. Sources of sanitary wastewater in this document are domestic, excluding stormwater runoff.
NOTE 3 The designation of activities as operation activities or maintenance activities can differ according to the local context. However, it is important that activities essential for the proper functioning of ODWS are carried out, no matter how these activities are designated.
