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Additional Considerations Related to Sludge Management
Practically and philosophically, any discussion of sludge management, particularly the treated sludge from municipal wastewater treatment plants
Should Sewage Lagoon Liners Be Reinforced?
Although it is standard that geomembranes for water retention are formed or extruded from a single sheet of seamless material
What Liners are Recommended for Sewage Lagoons?
Perhaps we should start by discussing what is not adequate to meet contemporary specifications for water treatment plants.
New Developments in Sludge Management
New emphasis on clean water worldwide and improved sanitation procedures in developing countries has altered prospects for regulation of sewage sludge
Sludge Management in the European Union
The European Parliament issued a directive on sewage sludge management in November 2008, known as the Waste Framework Directive.
What Happens to the Sludge in Wastewater Treatment
Modern sewage treatment means that raw sewage is rarely released directly into the earth’s water supplies anymore
The Different Types of Sewage Treatment
Breaking down raw sewage requires the addition of bacteria. Although the bacteria can be harmful to human health
The History of Wastewater Treatment
Even though a primitive box toilet is said to have been invented in 1596, the first patent for a flush toilet was issued in 1775
The Definition of Sludge
Sludge, a semi-solid slurry, is produced by a wide variety of industrial processes, including oil and gas drilling, wastewater treatment or
What is Sludge Management?
The Environmental Protection Agency definition of Sludge is “any solid, semisolid or liquid waste generated from a municipal, commercial, or industrial wastewater treatment plant