Cherry, Sheila R.
Sludge Mess in EPA's Back Yard. / Sheila R. Cherry. - Insight, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 47. Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Sludge Mess in EPA's Back Yard, March 25, 2002; pp. 18+.
"In 1993 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attempted to perform 'sludge magic,' changing its description of the wastewater dregs that settle from households, hospitals, factories and morgues by announcing that, thanks to the agency, this no longer was pollution but beneficial 'biosolids.' " (INSIGHT) This article discusses the controversy the EPA has created by endorsing sludge as being beneficial to the environment.
1522-3205;
United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Health risk assessment.
Pathogenic microorganisms.
Recycled products.
Sewage--Environmental aspects.
Sewage disposal--Rural.
Sewage sludge as fertilizer.
AC1.S5
050
Sludge Mess in EPA's Back Yard. / Sheila R. Cherry. - Insight, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 47. Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Sludge Mess in EPA's Back Yard, March 25, 2002; pp. 18+.
"In 1993 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attempted to perform 'sludge magic,' changing its description of the wastewater dregs that settle from households, hospitals, factories and morgues by announcing that, thanks to the agency, this no longer was pollution but beneficial 'biosolids.' " (INSIGHT) This article discusses the controversy the EPA has created by endorsing sludge as being beneficial to the environment.
1522-3205;
United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Health risk assessment.
Pathogenic microorganisms.
Recycled products.
Sewage--Environmental aspects.
Sewage disposal--Rural.
Sewage sludge as fertilizer.
AC1.S5
050