Disposal and Utilisation of Sewage Sludge

Modern techniques for dealing with sewage sludge have developed considerably, but final disposal of sludge remains problematical. Successful implementation of land application, incineration and landfilling schemes has gone hand-in-hand with greater public awareness of the issue and more stringent environmental quality requirements. In many locations site-specific considerations have further complicated the problem. Add to this increasing sludge production after the introduction of new wastewater treatment plant or upgrading of existing facilities, and the need for further improvements in sludge management is clear. Among the 35 papers selected from the contributions of some of the world's leading experts in sludge management are papers on: regulation and management; production and treatment; agricultural use; and thermal and other processes. They provide an authoritative insight into recent practical experiences and technological development that will be of immense assistance both to researchers and to those charged with developing best practice in sludge management.