TS 11710/T1

TS 11710/T1 is a revised edition of a terminology standard dealing with the terms used for liquid wastes and their classification. In waste management and environmental health practice, a shared vocabulary helps different organisations use the same concepts in the same way, reducing confusion in recording, reporting, treatment and disposal activities.

Why terminology and classification matter

Liquid wastes can vary widely in composition, pollutant load and source. For that reason, terminology is more than naming: it is a technical framework that clarifies which waste stream is being discussed. Standards of this kind help distinguish between liquid waste types, separate similar-looking flows, and keep classification consistent in environmental health work.

Technical context of the standard

As indicated by the title, this standard covers the terminology associated with liquid wastes and their classification, and the scope repeats the same technical focus. In terminology standards, the emphasis is typically on defining concepts and organising them into a coherent system rather than on specifying product or process requirements. Used alongside related references such as TS 11638, it supports a common and understandable technical language for the waste sector.

• Consistent naming of liquid-waste concepts
• A common terminological basis for classification
• Clearer communication in environmental health and waste management
• More uniform use of terms in records and reports