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.
Table of Contents |
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Front Matter | i-xiv | |
Executive Summary | 1-13 | |
1 Introduction | 14-16 | |
2 Municipal Wasterwater, Sewage Sludge, and Agriculture | 17-44 | |
3 Municipal Wastewater and Sludge Treatment | 45-62 | |
4 Soil, Crop, and Ground Water Effects | 63-88 | |
5 Public Health Concerns About Infectious Disease Agents | 89-99 | |
6 Public Health Concerns About Chemical Constituents in Treated Wastewater and Sludge | 100-119 | |
7 Regulations Governing Agricultural Use of Municipal Wastewater and Sludge | 120-150 | |
8 Economic, Legal, and Institutional Issues | 151-174 | |
Appendix | 175-178 |
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