Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production
Download or Read eBook Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production PDF written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-02-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 1996-02-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309175623 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309175623 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production by : National Research Council
Book excerpt: This book reviews the practice of reclaiming treated municipal wastewater for agricultural irrigation and using sewage sludge as a soil amendment and fertilizer in the United States. It describes and evaluates treatment technologies and practices; effects on soils, crop production, and ground water; public health concerns from pathogens and toxic chemicals; existing regulations and guidelines; and some of the economic, liability, and institutional issues. The recommendations and findings are aimed at authorities at the federal, state, and local levels, public utilities, and the food processing industry.
