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4. Conclusion
With the development of wastewater treatment, the management of sewage sludge has become a major and growing issue for both industry and public authorities. Composting has proved to be an economically and ecologically attractive alternative to promote the agricultural recovery of this waste, as part of a sustainable development policy. However, the odor nuisance generated by industrial composting facilities is the main obstacle to the development of this technology. Among the compounds most representative of sewage sludge composting, ammonia is the most highly concentrated, sulfur compounds are the most intensive contributors to perceived odors, and oxygenated compounds make up a varied family whose representatives are frequently found on site.
Odor nuisance is now the second most common reason for complaint after noise, and the perception of olfactory discomfort...
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Bibliography
Websites
ADEME (Agence de l'environnement et de la maîtrise de l'énergie): www.ademe.fr "Les boues d'épuration municipales et leur utilisation en agriculture", dossier prepared by the Comité National des Boues (CNB) available on : https://side.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Default/doc/SYRACUSE/81642/boues-d-epuration-municipales-et-leur-utilisation-en-agriculture-les...
Standards and norms
- Organic amendments – Composts containing materials of agronomic interest from water treatment. AFNOR, 2002. Compulsory standard since 2004, modified by amendment NF U44-095/A1, 2008 - NF U44-095 - 2002
Regulations
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Law no. 75-633 of July 15, 1975 on waste disposal and materials recovery (consolidated version as of September 21, 2000). JO of July 16, 1975 page 7279.
European Council Directive 86/278/EEC of June 12, 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture. OJ n° L 181 of July 04 1986 page...
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