ID:
policies-7
Name:
The Sewage Sludge Directive
Issuing organisation:
European Parliament & Council
Geographical Scope:
EU
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
chemistry
Type of water:
wastewater
Water management focus:
management
Parameter change rate assumption:
Description:
The SSD aims to encourage the use of sewage sludge in agriculture and to regulate its use in in such a way as to prevent harmful effects on soil, vegetation, animals and man.
Status:
effective
Effect Date:
1986
Resource:
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/sewage-sludge_en
Recommendations:
Regulates the use of sewage sludge in agriculture to protect soil, vegetation, animals, and humans from harmful contaminants.
