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Project 512

Landfilling of Water Treatment Plant Coagulant Sludges

$210,823
Completed
Principal Investigator
David
Cornwell
Research Manager
Elizabeth C Kawczynski
Contractor
Cornwell Engineering Group
Biosolids

Abstract

Characterizes water treatment plant sludges to determine the potential of landfill as a disposal method. Examines a variety of water treatment plant sludges and considers sludge-only and codisposal methods of landfilling. Provides a protocol for utilities to use in evaluating their sludge characteristics. Published in 1992.

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