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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
23
Issue
1
Date
1/1/1994

Article Facts

Title
Environmental Factors Affecting Sustainable Uses of Sewage Sludge as Agricultural Fertilizer
DOI
10.2190/CHLR-590X-D8PL-33QP
Author
Denis Couillard
Pages
83-96
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Environmental Factors Affecting Sustainable Uses of Sewage Sludge as Agricultural Fertilizer

Denis Couillard

DOI: 10.2190/CHLR-590X-D8PL-33QP

Abstract

Sustainable development means striking a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Industrial development is a necessary element in any nation's economic growth, but it is vital that potential environmental problems are considered at the same time. Increased energy cost and renewed interests in sustaining a safe environment have resulted in renewed attempts to use sewage sludge as a fertilizer. This article shows that the application of sewage sludge on agricultural or forest lands appears promising.

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