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Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production - National Research Council, and Division on Earth and Life Studies, and Commission on Geosciences Environment and Resources
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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 ...

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Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production 1996, National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.

ISBN-13: 9780309054799

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