Sustainability of Wastewater Treatment and Excess Sludge Handling Practices in the Federated States of Micronesia

Sustainability of Wastewater Treatment and Excess Sludge Handling Practices in the Federated States of Micronesia

A survey of wastewater treatment facilities in the Federated States of Micronesia revealed a lack of fully functional treatment systems and conditions that potentially could lead to adverse environmental impacts and public health concerns. Due to inadequate facilities, the amount and composition of...

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Main Author: Joseph D. Rouse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-09-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
wastewater treatment
sewage sludge
attached growth
septic tanks
composting
vetiver grass
sustainable infrastructure
tropical islands
Micronesia
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/5/10/4183

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http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/5/10/4183

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