Natural Treatment Systems in Wastewater Treatment and Sludge Management

by Robert K. Bastian, Environmental Sci.; Office of Water Program Operations, Environmental Protection Agency, Wash., D.C.,


Serial Information: Civil Engineering—ASCE, 1982, Vol. 52, Issue 5, Pg. 62-67


Document Type: Feature article

Abstract:

Criteria defining performance of natural wastewater treatment and sludge management systems are presented. Objectives of natural treatment systems are to help treat municipal wastewater and sludge in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner and recycle and reuse them as resources. Land application of wastewater and sludge is examined. Problems with natural treatment systems are reviewed. Two widely accepted systems included slow-rate land treatment and rapid infiltration of wastewater through basins. Case histories are presented.

Subject Headings: Wastewater treatment | Sludge | Wastewater management | Waste management | Systems management | Recharge basins | Municipal wastewater

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