Characterization of the quality of drying bed treated biosolids in Jordan

Akrum H. Tamimi; Charles P. Gerba; Bassam Hayek; Christopher Y. Choi; Robert J. Freitas

Characterization of the quality of drying bed treated biosolids in Jordan

Akrum H. Tamimi, Charles P. Gerba, Bassam Hayek, Christopher Y. Choi, Robert J. Freitas

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Abstract

Disposal of liquid and dewatered sludge at storage sites and landfills is currently the most widely practiced method dealing with biosolids in Jordan. During 2004 an estimated 260,000 m³ of liquid sludge and 12,000 m³ of dewatered biosolids were generated in Jordan. Little information is available on the quality of biosolids in developing countries. The goal of this study was to assess the quality of biosolids generated after solar drying at two wastewater treatment plants in Jordan. The concentration of metals met requirements for exceptional quality biosolids based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency limits, however, based upon fecal coliform levels they would be consider Class B biosolids.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	113-119
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Residuals Science and Technology
Volume	4
Issue number	3
State	Published - Jul 2007

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Environmental Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Waste Management and Disposal

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