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Main Title Inactivation of Indigenous Viruses in Raw Sludge by Air Drying.
Author Brashear, D. A. ; Ward, R. L. ;
CORP Author Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. ;Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. Inst. of Medical Research.
Year Published 1983
Report Number EPA/600/J-83/333;
Stock Number PB86-169927
Additional Subjects Drying ; Sludge disposal ; Sewage treatment ; Viruses ; Reprints ;
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NTIS  PB86-169927 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 5p
Abstract
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.