| Document ID (ISN) | 75362 |
| CIS number |
00-1159 |
| ISBN(s) |
3-932108-06-X |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Mücke H.W. |
| Title |
Microorganic emissions from composting and digestion plants |
| Original title |
Keimemissionen aus Kompostierungs- und Vergärungsanlagen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
M. & D. Gräbner, Gotenstrasse 3, 96146 Altendorf bei Bamberg, Germany, Jan. 1999. 499p. Illus. 173 ref. |
| Abstract |
Concentrations of moulds and bacteria were determined in air samples taken in and near 3 aerobic garbage composting plants and 2 anaerobic sewage digestion plants. In 2 of the plants composting occurred in wind rows. One of the composting plants used drums. The measured concentrations of moulds and bacteria ranged from about 100 to 10,000 colony forming units per m3. No increased concentrations of moulds and bacteria were measured at distances of 100 to 200m from covered plants equipped with a ventilation system with air purifying filters. Open-air plants were found to create higher concentrations up to 500m distance. Recommendations for studying the influence of garbage composting and anaerobic sewage digestion plants on the environment are presented. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
moulds; microbial pollution; garbage composting; fermentation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; refuse; report; Germany; sewage treatment; sanitation services; atmospheric pollution; determination in air; microorganisms |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
Environmental pollution
Air pollution
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