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Biosolids

Guide to Septage Treatment and Disposal

In 1994, EPA released the Guide to Septage Treatment and Disposal report which provides practical information regarding the handling, treatment and disposal of septage for waste management programs, septage haulers, and operators of septage handling facilities.

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