It has been customary for water‐treatment plants using chemicals in the water‐treatment process to discharge waste sludge into a nearby natural water course. This practice is coming under increasing criticism from both the public and water‐quality agencies and is now becoming subject to regulation. This article describes pilot work subsequent to the receipt of specific discharge requirements set by the Regional Water Quality Control Bd.
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