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 Wastewater discharged (Series 2006-2009 - m³)
Characteristic Description
Name Wastewater discharged (Series 2006-2009 - m³) by Geographic localization (NUTS - 2002) and Existence of treatment ; Annual
Regularity Annual
Source Statistics Portugal, National inventory of water supply and wastewater systems / physical and operational view
First available period 2006
Last available period 2009
Dimensions
  • Data reference period
  • Geographic localization (NUTS - 2002)
  • Existence of treatment
Concepts
  • REFERENCE PERIOD:  The length of time for which data are collected, e.g. a specific day, month or year.
  • EFFLUENT DISCHARGE PRODUCED:  The volume of used and polluted water discharged by an urban or industrial centre.
  • WASTEWATER:  Used waters that may contain significant amounts of matter in solution or suspension, which may be damaging to the environment. Cooling water is not considered to be wastewater.
Measure unit (symbol) Cubic metre (m³)
Power of 10  3
Observations
Last update date 08/02/2012


information presented in 6/5/2024