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Ultrafiltration

A separation process by membrane retaining particles from 0.001 to 0.1 micrometers in size, enabling the production of drinking water with a very high level of purity.

Uncontrolled dump site

A landfill which receives all types of waste in conditions which do not respect the rules in force for controlled landfills.