The storage of wastewater sludge as a possible low-cost means of pathogen reduction prior to its beneficial reuse was examined. However, after a 12 month storage period levels of Salmonella, faecal coliforms and streptococci, and Giardia cysts were too high for simple storage to be considered an adequate treatment option.

Wastewater sludge, storage, sludge reuse, pathogen die-off, Salmonella, faecal streptococci, faecal coliform, Giardia, health risks
This content is only available as a PDF.
© IWA Publishing 1995
You do not currently have access to this content.