Publication Abstract

The monitoring of UK sewage sludge disposal sites

S.M. Rowlatt, H.L. Rees, C.N.G. Vivian and M.M. Parker

In recent years there has been an increase in the intensity and frequency of environmental monitoring surveys at UK sewage sludge disposal sites. These have been carried out by the regulatory authorities and by the licensees. In order to ensure maximum efficiency, a co-ordinated and harmonised programme of monitoring has been developed. The programme concentrates on sediment chemical and biological quality but also includes assessments of water and fish quality. In England and Wales the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is the regulatory authority and the Water Authorities are the licensees. The Ministry's first priority is the collection of samples for temporal trend analysis but in addition, infrequent surveys are made to check the status of the disposal site and surrounding areas.

Reference:

S.M. Rowlatt, H.L. Rees, C.N.G. Vivian and M.M. Parker, 1991. The monitoring of UK sewage sludge disposal sites. Chemistry and Ecology, 5: 17-33.