ABSTRACT
This chapter provides guidance for designing the components of a land application system, including: sewage sludge transport systems, sewage sludge storage, land application methods, site preparation and supporting facilities. Trucks are widely used for transporting both liquid and dewatered sewage sludge and are generally the most flexible means of transportation. Trucks can be used for hauling sewage sludge either to the final application site(s) or to an intermediate transfer point such as railroad yards. The haul distance should be minimized to reduce costs, travel time, and the potential for accidents on route to the application site(s). Many municipalities, both large and small, use private contractors for hauling sewage sludge and sometimes for application of sewage sludge as well. The economic feasibility of private contract hauling versus use of publicly owned vehicles and public employees should be analyzed for most new projects.
