Re: A couple of questions about manure and sewage sludge

From: Alex McGregor (waldenfarm@sprintmail.com)
Date: Mon Jan 31 2000 - 15:56:57 EST


Cass Peterson wrote:

> As for Question 2 (the use of sewage sludge in landscaping), I personally
> see no reason sewage sludge could not be appropriately used for some
> landscaping purposes, like highway median plantings, shopping center
> landscaping or golf course fairways.

The problem I see is that municipal waste (in areas where there is industry) is

contaminated with heavy metals. Spreading this around contaminates the soil and

creates huge "brown fields." No problemo in small towns where no industries use

the sewer system.

Alex

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