EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
(Main)Small wastewater treatment systems for up to 50 PT - Part 3: Packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants
Small wastewater treatment systems for up to 50 PT - Part 3: Packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants
This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, the marking and evaluation of conformity for packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants (including guest houses and businesses) used for populations up to 50 inhabitants. Small wastewater treatment plants according to this European Standard are used for the treatment of raw domestic wastewater.
It covers plants with tanks made of concrete, steel, PVC-U, Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) and Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP-UP).
The test methods specified in this European Standard establish the performance of the plant, needed to verify its suitability for the end use (see 3.1).
This European Standard applies for small wastewater treatment plants for use buried in the ground where no vehicle loads are applied to the product.
This European Standard applies to plants where all prefabricated components are factory or site-assembled by one manufacturer and which are tested as a whole.
NOTE In some countries, domestic wastewater treatment plants are followed by other systems to conform to national regulations.
Kleinkläranlagen für bis zu 50 EW - Teil 3: Vorgefertigte und/oder vor Ort montierte Anlagen zur Behandlung von häuslichem Schmutzwasser
Petites installations de traitement des eaux usées jusqu'à 50 PTE - Partie 3: Stations d'épuration des eaux usées domestiques prêtes à l'emploi et/ou assemblées sur site
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d’essais, le marquage et l’évaluation de la
conformité de stations d’épuration d’eaux usées domestiques prêtes à l’emploi et/ou assemblées sur site, utilisées
pour une population totale équivalente (PTE) jusqu’à 50 habitants (y compris pour des établissements hôteliers et
entreprises). Les petites stations d’épuration dont il est question dans la présente Norme européenne sont utilisées
pour le traitement des eaux usées domestiques brutes.
Elle traite des stations avec réservoirs en béton, acier, PVC-U, polyéthylène (PE) et plastique renforcé de
verre (PRV).
Les méthodes d’essais spécifiées dans la présente Norme européenne établissent les performances de la station,
qui sont requises pour vérifier l’aptitude de la station à l’emploi (voir 3.1).
La présente Norme européenne est applicable aux petites stations d’épuration des eaux usées enterrées à un
emplacement où le produit n’est pas soumis à des charges dues aux véhicules.
La présente Norme européenne est applicable à des stations dont tous les composants sont préfabriqués en usine
ou assemblés sur site par un même fabricant et qui sont soumises aux essais comme un tout.
NOTE Dans certains pays, pour la conformité aux réglementations nationales, les stations d’épuration des eaux usées sont
complétées par d’autres systèmes.
Male čistilne naprave do 50 PE - 3. del: Predizdelane in/ali na mestu postavitve sestavljene čistilne naprave za gospodinjske odplake
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 27-Jan-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 18-Jun-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 165 - Waste water engineering
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 165/WG 41 - Small type sewage treatment plants (< 50 inhabitants)
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 19-Jun-2013
- Completion Date
- 19-Jun-2013
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 12255-1:2024 - Wastewater treatment plants - Part 1: General design and construction principles - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Small wastewater treatment systems for up to 50 PT - Part 3: Packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, the marking and evaluation of conformity for packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants (including guest houses and businesses) used for populations up to 50 inhabitants. Small wastewater treatment plants according to this European Standard are used for the treatment of raw domestic wastewater. It covers plants with tanks made of concrete, steel, PVC-U, Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) and Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP-UP). The test methods specified in this European Standard establish the performance of the plant, needed to verify its suitability for the end use (see 3.1). This European Standard applies for small wastewater treatment plants for use buried in the ground where no vehicle loads are applied to the product. This European Standard applies to plants where all prefabricated components are factory or site-assembled by one manufacturer and which are tested as a whole. NOTE In some countries, domestic wastewater treatment plants are followed by other systems to conform to national regulations.
This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, the marking and evaluation of conformity for packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants (including guest houses and businesses) used for populations up to 50 inhabitants. Small wastewater treatment plants according to this European Standard are used for the treatment of raw domestic wastewater. It covers plants with tanks made of concrete, steel, PVC-U, Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) and Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP-UP). The test methods specified in this European Standard establish the performance of the plant, needed to verify its suitability for the end use (see 3.1). This European Standard applies for small wastewater treatment plants for use buried in the ground where no vehicle loads are applied to the product. This European Standard applies to plants where all prefabricated components are factory or site-assembled by one manufacturer and which are tested as a whole. NOTE In some countries, domestic wastewater treatment plants are followed by other systems to conform to national regulations.
EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.30 - Sewage water. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12566-3:2005+A2:2013, EN 12566-3:2005, EN 12255-4:2023, EN 12255-7:2002, EN 12255-1:2024, EN ISO 9969:2016, EN ISO 13229:2011, EN 12255-11:2023, EN ISO 6878:2004, EN 13369:2023, EN 206:2013+A2:2021, EN 858-1:2002, EN 13355:2004, EN ISO 178:2019, EN 3745-514:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/118. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kleinkläranlagen für bis zu 50 EW - Teil 3: Vorgefertigte und/oder vor Ort montierte Anlagen zur Behandlung von häuslichem SchmutzwasserPetites installations de traitement des eaux usées jusqu'à 50 PTE - Partie 3: Stations d'épuration des eaux usées domestiques prêtes à l'emploi et/ou assemblées sur siteSmall wastewater treatment systems for up to 50 PT - Part 3: Packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants13.060.30Odpadna vodaSewage waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009en,fr,de01-april-2009SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12566-3:2005+A1
January 2009 ICS 13.060.30 Supersedes EN 12566-3:2005English Version
Small wastewater treatment systems for up to 50 PT - Part 3: Packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants
Petites installations de traitement des eaux usées jusqu'à 50 PTE - Partie 3: Stations d'épuration des eaux usées domestiques prêtes à l'emploi et/ou assemblées sur site
Kleinkläranlagen für bis zu 50 EW - Teil 3: Vorgefertigte und/oder vor Ort montierte Anlagen zur Behandlung von häuslichem Schmutzwasser This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 June 2005 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 15 December 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Watertightness test . 20A.1Selection of test . 20SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
Treatment efficiency test procedure . 23B.1Responsibility and testing location . 23B.2Plant selection and preliminary evaluation . 23B.2.1General . 23B.2.2Installation and commissioning . 23B.2.3Operation and maintenance procedures during testing . 23B.2.4Data to be monitored . 24B.3Test procedure . 24B.3.1Time for establishment . 24B.3.2Influent characteristics . 24B.3.3Daily flow pattern for testing . 25B.3.4Test procedure . 25B.3.5Influent and effluent samplings . 27B.4Sample analysis . 28B.5Test report . 28Annex C (normative)
Calculation and test methods for structural behaviour . 30C.1General . 30C.2Concrete plant . 30C.2.1Crushing test methods . 30C.2.2Test procedures . 31C.3Polyethylene and polypropylene plant . 34C.3.1Vertical load test . 34C.4Determination of mechanical characteristics of test samples used for calculation . 35C.4.1Concrete . 35C.4.2Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) . 35C.4.3PVC-U . 36C.4.4PE, PP . 36C.4.5Steel . 36C.5Vacuum test for Glass Reinforced Plastic . 36C.6Pit test . 37C.6.1Sample . 37C.6.2Procedure . 37C.6.3Expression of results . 38Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive . 39ZA.1Scope and relevant characteristics . 39ZA.2Procedure of attestation of conformity of !!!!packaged and/or site assembled domestic wastewater treatment plants"""" . 41ZA.2.1System of attestation of conformity . 41ZA.2.2Declaration of conformity . 41ZA.3CE Marking . 42Bibliography . 45 SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
The following Parts are in preparation:
Part 4: Septic tanks built in situ from prefabricated kits – Execution standard; Part 5: Pre-treated Effluent Filtration systems. Figure 1 shows the relationship between the parts of EN 12566. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
Key A Domestic waste water (influent) B Pre-treated waste water C Infiltration into the ground D
Outlet of treated waste water (effluent) 1 Prefabricated septic tank (see Part 1) 2 Infiltration system (into the ground) (see Part 2;) 3 Waste water treatment plant (see Part 3) 4
Septic tank built in situ (see Part 4; in preparation) 5 Filtration systems (see Part 5; in preparation)
National regulations may specify different arrangements between the products described in the standards series EN 12566. Figure 1 – Scheme related to the arrangement of the parts of EN 12566 SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
!EN 1085:2007", Wastewater treatment – Vocabulary EN 1905, Plastics piping systems – Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes fittings and material – Method for assessment of the PVC content based on total chlorine content EN 12255-1, Wastewater treatment plants – Part 1: General construction principles EN 12255-4, Wastewater treatment plants – Part 4: Primary settlement SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
NOTE 1 It permits accessibility and maintenance work.
NOTE 2 It may be either a vertical extension piece of the tank, or components, which are fitted only over certain points for example to allow maintenance or observation. SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
4 Symbols and abbreviations BOD5 (or BOD7) Biochemical oxygen demand at 5 or 7 days (definition 3110 in !EN 1085:2007") SS
Suspended solids (definition 3160 in !EN 1085:2007") KN
Kjeldahl Nitrogen (definition 3210 in !EN 1085:2007") NH4-N
Ammonium nitrogen COD
Chemical oxygen demand (definition 3120 in !EN 1085:2007") PE
Polyethylene PVC-U
Unplasticized Poly-vinyl Chloride GRP
Glass reinforced plastic 5 Nominal designation !The nominal organic daily load expressed in kg of BOD5 (or BOD7) per day and the nominal hydraulic daily flow (QN) expressed in cubic metres per day shall be declared." 6 Requirements 6.1 Design 6.1.1 General Plants shall be structurally stable, durable, watertight and corrosion resistant. Plants shall be provided with an alarm to indicate operational failure (for example electrical, mechanical or hydraulic failure). The manufacturer shall indicate which kind of failure is detected with the alarm. 6.1.2 Inlets, outlets, internal pipework and connections The minimum internal diameter of inlet and outlet pipes for gravity flow is specified below: 100 mm for nominal hydraulic daily flow ≤ 4 m3/d; 150 mm for nominal hydraulic daily flow > 4 m3/d. The hydraulic design of the equipment, the internal pipework and connections shall ensure that no back-flows, blockage or surcharging occur during normal operation. 6.1.3 Access Plants shall be designed to prevent unauthorised access and ensure operational safety. The design shall provide access to the inlet and outlet areas; this access may allow routine maintenance sampling, removal of sludge, cleaning and maintenance. SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
total depth of the plant
1 inlet H w
height of exterior water level (groundwater)
2 outlet K
coefficient of horizontal soil pressure h
depth of the backfill from the top of the tank to ground level Figure 2 – Definition of parameters 6.2.1.2 Backfill load Calculation of backfill loads shall take account of the effect of ground conditions, backfill materials and tank shape factors. A vertical and a horizontal component shall be calculated as follows: vertical component: h x 18 (expressed in kN/m2), where 18 (kN/m3) is the specific weight of the soil; horizontal component: K x D x 18 (expressed in kN/m2), where D is the distance from the ground level to the point where the load applies: sand: K
= 0,33; gravel: K
= 0,27; other backfill materials: K
= 0,5. 6.2.1.3 Hydrostatic loads A vertical and a horizontal component shall be calculated as follows: vertical component: Hw x 10 (expressed in kN/m2), where 10 (kN/m3) is the action resulting from the specific weight of water; horizontal component: D x 10 (expressed in kN/m2). On sites where the groundwater table is significant (the highest level of the groundwater table is above the bottom of the tank), the stability conditions of the product in relation to the water pressure shall be indicated in the manufacturer's instructions. In this case, the specific load of soil is 10 kN/m3 and shall be added to the water load. SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
is the efficiency ratio for a given parameter (COD, BOD, SS…); Pi
is the value of the given parameter at the inlet; Po
is the value of the same given parameter at the outlet. The ratio declared by the manufacturer shall not be greater than those obtained by the test made according to Annex B. In addition, another way of expression of the efficiency may be used for BOD, COD and suspended solid. EXAMPLE Minimum and maximum concentrations of the effluent and/or the influent. NOTE The ratios obtained do not automatically mean that the regulatory requirements on effluent qualities in a given country are met. A calculation should be made to indicate the final effluent qualities which should be compared to the requirements valid in the place of use. These ratios may not always be obtained when the plant is operating in practice. !In addition, the following parameters shall be declared: nominal organic daily load and nominal hydraulic daily flow. Total power consumption shall be declared, if applicable." Where required, i.e. by national regulations, parameters described in B.2.4 shall be declared. 6.4 Watertightness 6.4.1 General The plant shall be watertight up to the height declared by the manufacturer; the minimum declared height shall be the top of the tank (see Figure A.1). The plant shall be tested according to at least one of the requirements given in 6.4.2 to 6.4.4 when tested according to the methods described in Annex A. SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
6.5.6 Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) The characteristics of the GRP used for the plant shall be: material shall be constructed using resins, reinforcement materials, processing agents and other materials in accordance with EN 976-1:1997, Clause 3; creep factor (.material) shall be ≥ 0,3. It is determined by using the following equation: iEfEtmaterial,=α (2) where initial flexural modulus (Ef,i) is determined at (23 ± 5) °C according to EN ISO 14125:1998, method A and corrigendum 1; long term flexural modulus (Et) is determined according to EN ISO 899-2 (temperature (23 ± 5)°C; extrapolation procedure according to EN ISO 9967); ageing factor () shall be ≥ 0,3. It is determined by using the following formula: iEfEf,,aged=β (3) where Ef,aged and Ef,i are determined according to the following procedure: a) specimen samples of laminate from the plant shall be prepared. The exposed edges shall be coated with the resin used in the manufacture of the plant. The samples shall be post-cured in air at (50 ± 2) °C for a minimum of 72 h; b) half of the specimen samples shall be immersed in water for (1 000 ± 16) h at (50 ± 1) °C or alternatively for (3 000 ± 16) h at (40 ± 1) °C. The flexural modulus (Ef,aged) shall be determined according to method A of EN ISO 14125:1998 at (23 ± 5) °C; c) half of the specimen samples shall be stored for the time as above at (23 ± 5) °C. The flexural modulus (Ef,i) shall be determined according to method A of EN ISO 14125:1998 at (23 ± 5) °C. 6.5.7 Polypropylene (PP) 6.5.7.1 Injection moulding The characteristics of the PP-injection moulding used for the plant shall be: MFR (230/2,16) = (5,0 ± 3,0 g)/10 min according to EN ISO 1133; density ≥ 905 kg/m3 according to EN ISO 1133; yield stress ≥ 30 MPa according to EN ISO 527-2, test temperature (23 ± 2) °C. SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
6.5.7.2 Extrusion The characteristics of the PP-extrusion used for the plant shall be: MFR (230/2,16) = (0,5 ± 0,1) g/10 min according to EN ISO 1133; density ≥ 908 kg/m3 according to EN ISO 1133; yield stress ≥ 30 MPa according to EN ISO 527-2, test temperature (23 ± 2) °C. 6.5.7.3 Injection moulding with foam The characteristics of Injection moulding with foam shall be: MFR (230/2,16) = (5,0 ± 3,0) g/10 min according to EN ISO 1133; density ≥ 720 kg/m3 according to EN ISO 1133; yield stress ≥ 24 MPa according to EN ISO 527, flexural strength ≥ 30 MPa according to EN ISO 178, compressive strength ≥ 450 MPa according to EN ISO 179, test temperature (23 ± 2) °C. 7 Calculation and test methods 7.1 Watertightness Plants shall be tested to at least one of the tests described in Annex A. 7.2 Treatment efficiency testing procedure The treatment efficiency of a plant shall be tested according to the method described in Annex B. 7.3 Calculation and test methods for structural behaviour Plants shall be subjected to a test or to a calculation taking into account the loads given in 6.2.1. Test methods for plants or mechanical characteristics used for calculation are given in Annex C. Where plants include watertight extension shafts, the loads at the maximum installed depth shall be taken into account and appropriate tests or calculations made to prove the structural adequacy. SIST EN 12566-3:2005+A1:2009
8 Technical information The manufacturer shall provide the following information for each product: a) manufacturer and product identification; b) number of this European Standard, EN 12566-3; c) !nominal organic daily load of BOD5 or BOD7 (kg/d) and nominal hydraulic daily flow of wastewater (m3/d);" d) conditions of use; e) date of manufacture; f) name of laboratory (where appropriate); g) test report number (where appropriate); h) electrical supply (if required). Where ZA.3 requires the same information, the requirements of this clause are met. 9 Evaluation of conformity 9.1 General The conformity of the products with the requirements of this European Standard shall be demonstrated by: a) initial type tests (see 9.2); b) factory production control (see 9.3), including finished product test (see 9.3.4). NOTE For CE marking, Annex ZA applies. For the purposes of testing, products may be grouped into ranges. 9.2 Initial type tests Initial type tests shall be performed to demonstrate conformity with this European Standard. Tests previously performed in accordance with provision of this European Standard (same product, same characteristics, test methods, sampling procedure and system of attestation of conformity) may be taken into account. In addition, when a new product (outside an existing range) or product range is developed, appropriate initial type tests shall be carried out in accordance with the Table 1 to confirm that its final properties conform to the requirements of this European Standard. If a modification, likely to alter the functional properties of the finished product, takes place, the initial
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