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COMPOSTING OF MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER SLUDGES
Citation:
COMPOSTING OF MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER SLUDGES. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/625/4-85/014 (NTIS PB88186119).
Description:
The seminar publication provides practical information on current methods of composting municipal wastewater sludges. It is intended for government and private sector individuals involved in the planning, design, and operation of municipal sludge treatment and disposal systems. Chapter 1 presents general principles of the composting process and system design. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss in depth the experiences at the Dickerson, Western Branch, and Site II static pile composting operations in Maryland and at the windrow operation in Los Angeles County. In-vessel composting is reviewed in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 discusses current and proposed regulations and guidelines that pertain to sludge composting. The publication is not a design manual nor does it include all the latest knowledge about composting.