Biosolids and Sludge Management

This review section covers journal articles and conference papers related to biosolids and sludge management that were published in 2012. The literature review has been divided into the following sections: • Biosolids regulations and management issues; • Biosolids characteristics and measurement including microconstituents, metals and pathogens; • Sludge treatment technologies including pretreatment and sludge minimization, conditioning and dewatering, digestion, composting; • Disposal and reuse including combustion/incineration and land application; • Odor and air emissions; and • Risk analysis.