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Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production

By National Research Council , Committee on the Use of Treated Municipal Wastewater Effluents and Sludge in the Production of Crops

Book information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
1996
ISBN
9780309083850, 0309083850, 0309054796, 9780309054799, 9780585030869
Open Library ID
OL1015078M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3043616 bytes)
Pages
192\192
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This book reviews the practice of reclaiming treated municipal wastewater for agricultural irrigation and using sewage sludge as a soil amendment and fertilizer in the United States. It describes and evaluates treatment technologies and practices; effects on soils, crop production, and ground water; public health concerns from pathogens and toxic chemicals; existing regulations and guidelines; and some of the economic, liability, and institutional issues. The recommendations and findings are aimed at authorities at the federal, state, and local levels, public utilities, and the food processing industry.

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