Emission Factor

Domestic wastewater - Septic tanks

190.4kgCO2e/person-year

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Emission factor summary

Emission intensity of domestic wastewater - septic tanks per capita per year. Published by the Ministry for the Environment of New Zealand in 2023. Retrieved from the 2023 Emission Factors Flat File at the source URL. For detailed guidance on the application and interpretation of these emission factors please refer to the original documentation provided by the source.

PropertyValue
NameDomestic wastewater - Septic tanks
SectorWater
CategoryWater Treatment
SourceMfE
Source DatasetMeasuring emissions: A guide for organisations
Region
Unit Type
Year
2023
Year Released
2023
Emission Factor
  • CO2e190.4kg/person-year
  • CH45.996 kg/person-year
  • N2O0.08491 kg/person-year
LCA Activity
end_of_life
CO2e Calculation Origin
Source
CO2e Calculation Method
AR5
Supported CO2e Calculation Method
AR5
Data Versioning
  • Status: Current

API Reference

Activity ID
water_treatment-type_domestic_wastewater_septic_tanks
UUID
241bf49d-5e85-4bbe-9fab-b52708d0565b
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