Main Title |
Pathogen risk assessment feasibility study. |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, |
Year Published |
1988 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/6-88/003 |
Stock Number |
PB88-191440 |
Subjects |
Sewage--Microbiology ;
Sewage sludge ;
Health risk assessment
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Additional Subjects |
Waste water ;
Sludge ;
Risk ;
Assessments ;
Exposure ;
Toxicity ;
Quantitative analysis ;
Microbiology ;
Waste disposal ;
Health risks ;
Pathogens
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB88-191440 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
237 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
The report evaluates the practicality of formulating guidelines to assess the risk associated with exposure to pathogens in sludge. Risk assessment may be used to determine the likelihood that an environmental agent may cause human disease (that is, potential to cause human cancer or toxicity). On the assumption that the agent causes a particular disease, given current and projected exposure levels, a quantitative evaluation can be made on the magnitude of the likely impact of the agent on public health. In the report, the feasibility of performing a micro-biological risk assessment for pathogens in municipal wastewater sludge by various disposal options was evaluated. |
Notes |
"March 1988." Includes bibliographical references (pages 8/1-8/19). "EPA/600/6-88/003." Microfiche. |