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Sewage Sludge: Pathogens SL/06

Objective

Develop a risk assessment to predict incremental exposures of crops to pathogens from application of sewage sludge in accordance with the Safe Sludge Matrix. Using available dose – response data estimate risk to humans.

Institution
Water Research Centre (WRc plc)
Start date
2000
End date
2002
Project number
P2-161
Categories
Risk Assessment, Management, and Communication