Download or read book Guide to Septage Treatment and Disposal written by Robert P. G. Bowker and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents practical information on the handling, treatment, & disposal of septage in a concise, recommendations-oriented format for use by administrators of waste management programs, septage haulers, & managers or operators of septage handling facilities. Does not provide detailed engineering design information. SeptageÓ is the material removed from a septic tank by pumping. This guide focuses on septage of domestic origin. When properly treated, domestic septage is a resource. A valuable soil conditioner, septage contains nutrients that can reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers for agriculture. Charts & tables.