Evolution of sewage sludge regulations in Europe

• Published in: Water Science & Technology Vol. 44; no. 10; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Author: SPINOSA, L
• Format: Conference Proceeding Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London IWA Publishing 01.01.2001
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composting; Environmental Pollution - prevention & control; Europe; Evolution; Exact sciences and technology; Incineration; Landfills; Other industrial wastes. Sewage sludge; Policies; Policy Making; Pollution; Public Policy; Refuse Disposal; Sewage; Sewage - legislation & jurisprudence; Sewage disposal; Sewage sludge; Sludge; Waste disposal sites; Waste management; Wastes; Europe; Waste management; Composting; Waste dumping; Heat treatment; Incineration; Waste treatment; Upgrading; Waste reuse; Regulation; Biological treatment; Sewage sludge; Waste disposal

The shape of sewage sludge regulation in Europe is outlined as it undergoes a period of rapid evolution. The overall governing policy is embodied in European Directive ED91/156, the Waste Basis Directive, which sets general parameters for waste management. Descriptions are given of the terms of the...