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.
- ISBN10 0309054796
- ISBN13 9780309054799
- Publish Date 26 March 1996
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint National Academies Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English