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Biosolids

A Guide for Land Appliers on the Requirements of the Federal Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part 503

This document explains the requirements applicable to land appliers of sewage sludge and provides the land applier with sufficient guidance to comply fully with all applicable Part 503 requirements.

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