Evaluating land application effects

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · BioCycle; (USA)

OSTI ID:6799095

Sarkis, K ^[1]

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1. Philadelphia Water Department, PA (USA)

The Philadelphia, PA Water Department embarked on a land application program of its treated wastewater sludge in 1977. Initially, liquid sludge averaging from 1-5% solids was applied to approximately 400 acres of corn, soybeans, and sod at rates sufficient to supply crop nitrogen needs. During the 1978 through 1984 growing seasons, crops and soils were monitored for heavy metals (bioavailability of cadmium, copper, nickel, chromium, lead and zinc) and in 1984 for PCB accumulation. This report summarizes results of the monitoring program until 1984.

• OSTI ID: 6799095
• Journal Information: BioCycle; (USA), Vol. 28:1; ISSN 0276-5055
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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