Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production

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Size: 192 pages, 8.5 x 11

Publication Year:1996

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Committee on the Use of Treated Municipal Wastewater Effluents and Sludge in the Production of Crops for Human Consumption, National Research Council
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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, ...
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Front Matter	i-xiv
Executive Summary	1-13	(skim)
1 Introduction	14-16	(skim)
2 Municipal Wasterwater, Sewage Sludge, and Agriculture	17-44	(skim)
3 Municipal Wastewater and Sludge Treatment	45-62	(skim)
4 Soil, Crop, and Ground Water Effects	63-88	(skim)
5 Public Health Concerns About Infectious Disease Agents	89-99	(skim)
6 Public Health Concerns About Chemical Constituents in Treated Wastewater and Sludge	100-119	(skim)
7 Regulations Governing Agricultural Use of Municipal Wastewater and Sludge	120-150	(skim)
8 Economic, Legal, and Institutional Issues	151-174	(skim)
Appendix	175-178	(skim)

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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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