Application story

Sludge holding bed. Addressing gas emissions.

Treatment of accumulated sludge at a large holding bed.

Programme scale

July–August 2013

Qualitative assessment reported in a manufacturer summary

Scale of accumulated-sludge treatmentAbout 263,500 m³A 5.27 ha sludge holding bed · July–August 2013. Historical experience with a qualitative assessment of site conditions.

Initial situation

The manufacturer summary describes a holding bed covering approximately 5.27 ha with around 263,500 m³ of sludge. The programme aimed to reduce toxic-gas emissions.

Actions taken

The sludge holding bed was treated with BIOFOX in July–August 2013. The programme addressed accumulated organic matter and sources of gas emissions.

Application results

The RASTR summary records the treatment outcome based on an organoleptic assessment of the holding bed.

Site and period

Historical application in July–August 2013 at a holding bed of approximately 5.27 hectares. The summary uses an organoleptic assessment of site conditions.

Documentary basis

One-page manufacturer summary for large wastewater treatment facilities: a separate 2013 sludge-holding-bed application.

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