Publisher's Synopsis
This book contains a broad scope of topics regarding the treatment and final disposal of effluents and sludge on land. Such subjects as alternatives for soil treatment and disposal of raw industrial effluents; advantages of landfarming for disposal of biological sludge and for disposal of oily and/or acid wastes; agricultural utilization and operational and legal aspects are all considered. This provides up-to-date guidance for the planning and design of cost-effective and environmentally safe systems, especially for industrial wastes or sludges, both in developing and developed countries.