Fate of organic contaminants during sewage sludge composting

Tabulated results are presented from laboratory experiments on the fate of 2 representative organic pollutants, phenanthrene (a polyaromatic hydrocarbon), and carbaryl (a pesticide), during composting of municipal sewage sludge with woodchips under various composting conditions. Phenanthrene was ver...

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Published in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1989-04, Vol.42 (4), p.526-533
Main Authors: RACKE, K. D, FRINK, C. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Environmental Pollutants
Exact sciences and technology
Other industrial wastes. Sewage sludge
Pollution
Sewage
Wastes
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Summary:Tabulated results are presented from laboratory experiments on the fate of 2 representative organic pollutants, phenanthrene (a polyaromatic hydrocarbon), and carbaryl (a pesticide), during composting of municipal sewage sludge with woodchips under various composting conditions. Phenanthrene was very persistent, while carbaryl was not persistent during composting. Possible mechanisms involved are discussed, and aspects on which further research is required are indicated.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/BF01700232