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Main Title Evaluation of health hazards associated with solid waste/sewage sludge mixtures /
Author Gaby, William L.,
CORP Author East Tennessee State Univ., Johnson City. Dept. of Health Sciences.;National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Solid and Hazardous Waste Research Lab.
Publisher National Environmental Research Center, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.,
Year Published 1975
Report Number EPA-670/2-75-023; EPA-68-03-0128; EPA-ROAP-24ALU-03
Stock Number PB-241 810
OCLC Number 01429808
Subjects Refuse and refuse disposal ; Compost ; Sewage--Purification ; waste disposal
Additional Subjects Sludge disposal ; Public health ; Microorganisms ; Composts ; Decontamination ; Hazards ; Biodeterioration ; Concentrating ; Dewatering ; Bacteria ; Indicator species ; Evaluation ; Recommendations ; Parasites ; Microorganism control ; Solid waste disposal ; Pathogens
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=9100TPS4.PDF
Holdings
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EJBD  EPA 670-2-75-023 c.1 Headquarters Library/Washington,DC 05/17/2013
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 670-2-75-023 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD  EPA 670-2-75-023 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 09/10/1999
NTIS  PB-241 810 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation vii, 48 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Abstract
The report summarizes and evaluates the health hazards associated with municipal solid waste/sewage sludge composting by the windrow composting process. The occurrence and survival of pathogens, parasites, and indicator bacteria at various stages during the composting process are described. The study shows that windrow temperatures of 120F to 167F (49C-74C) maintained for at least seven days destroy pathogens and human parasites. Dog parasitic ova, however, remain intact 35 days after exposure. Considerable variation in the temperature is found at the top and bottom two inches of the windrow indicating that proper turning of the compost is essential to ensure destruction of pathogens and parasites. It is concluded that a properly composted solid waste or solid waste/sewage sludge mixture is microbiologically acceptable as a soil conditioner for gardens, farms, and lawns, or for filling areas of erosion without creating health hazards.
Notes
Report prepared by Department of Health Sciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. "Program element No. 1DB064." Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-47).