Irradiation-composing of sewage sludge

The residual sludge, generated as sub product of water treatment plants, is considered a commendable material of agronomic quality that it can be used as soil conditioner, organic fertilizer, in floriculture, forestation or in parks and gardens. However, its use is limited by its big pathogen contents, toxic chemical compound and heavy metals. The National Institute of Nuclear Research and the Mexico's State University are developing a research work for evaluate a process on laboratory scale: irradiation-sludge treatment moreover and to determine its use, handling and final disposal of this material. (Author)