Science Inventory

INACTIVATION OF INDIGENOUS VIRUSES IN RAW SLUDGE BY AIR DRYING

Citation:

Brashear, D. AND R. Ward. INACTIVATION OF INDIGENOUS VIRUSES IN RAW SLUDGE BY AIR DRYING. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-83/333 (NTIS PB86169927).

Description:

Air drying of raw sludge caused inactivation of indigenous viruses. A gradual loss of infectivity occurred with the loss of water until the solids content reached about 80%. A more rapid decline of viral infectivity occurred with further dewatering.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:05/24/2002
Record Last Revised:04/16/2004
Record ID: 30149