Efficiency of combined co-composting, vermicomposting, and drying in the treatment of cadmium, mercury, helminths, and coliforms in sludge from wastewater facilities for potential agricultural applications

Efficiency of combined co-composting, vermicomposting, and drying in the treatment of cadmium, mercury, helminths, and coliforms in sludge from wastewater facilities for potential agricultural applications

Sludge generated from wastewater treatment facilities has been applied in agriculture as soil conditioners. However, the incomplete and/or inappropriate treatment of wastewater may result in sludge that may still contain heavy metals, helminth ova, and coliforms posing a risk to both humans and the...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Guzman, Maria Aileen Leah G. (Author), Dumo, Joan Ruby E. (Author), Unson, Jewel Racquel S. (Author), Espiritu, Emilyn Q. (Author), Estiva, Jude Anthony N. (Author), Del Castillo, Marylle F. (Author), Udtojan, May Ann A. (Author), Espinas, Jay Roy E. (Author)
Format: Analytics
Language:English
Published: 2020.
Subjects:
Environmental science.
Composting.
Heavy metals.
Helminths.
Sludge.
Total coliform.
Vermicomposting.
Online Access:https://forms.gle/KZjBv7aRtY6jiL5E9