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Sewage sludge in land reclamation


Water UK has published a detailed briefing note entitled 'The Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge in Land Reclamation' prepared on our behalf by Enviros.

The briefing note covers the following areas:

 •  The beneficial use of sewage sludge - why it is needed, what it does and why it is beneficial.
 •  Methodology - site assessment and obtaining permission, site operations, quantities, environmental and nuisance controls, monitoring and record keeping
 •  Matters of public concern 1 : odour, dust, noise, traffic movement
 •  Matters of public concern 2 : sludge quality
 •  Regulation and legislation
 •  Sewage sludge - the facts
 •  Sustainable development and use of sewage sludge
 •  Land restoration options.

Download sewage sludge briefing note

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Fri 30 Jul 2010, 9:50
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