What is PD CEN/TR 13097 - Sludge utilisation in agriculture about?
PD CEN/TR 13097 is a standard that covers good practice for sludge utilisation in agriculture, enabling plant growth and nutrition in agricultural applications.
PD CEN/TR 13097 describes good practices for the use of sludges in agriculture (where national regulations permit).
PD CEN/TR 13097 is applicable to all of the sludges described in the scope of CEN/TC 308 (and any of the forms in which they may be presented - liquid, dewatered, dried, composted, etc.) i.e. sludges from:
- Night soil
- Stormwater handling
- Urban wastewater collecting systems
- Urban wastewater treatment plants
- Treating industrial wastewater similar to urban wastewater
- Water supply treatment plants
PD CEN/TR 13097 assumes that an evaluation of sludge utilisation has already been made, and a decision was taken that the use of sludge within a land spreading policy is the best option.
Note: PD CEN/TR 13097 does not cover hazardous sludges from the industry.
Who is PD CEN/TR 13097 - Sludge utilisation in agriculture for?
PD CEN/TR 13097 on Sludge utilisation in agriculture applies to:
- Waste treatment services
- Sludge recycling services
- Sanitation personnel
- Regulatory bodies
- Sanitation services and authority boards
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 13097 - Sludge utilisation in agriculture?
Sludges may be used on land as a source of plant nutrients, soil improver, alkaline amendment for crop production. Use of all types of sludge should follow good practice to maximise benefits for the crops or soils, to minimise potential risks of environmental contamination and adverse impacts on plant, animal and human health, and to ensure sustainability, and energy efficiency.
PD CEN/TR 13097 provides users guidance on requirements for sludge utilization, including preliminary procedures, quality control (including environmental and agronomic data), sludge hygiene in agriculture, and operations, enabling the improvement and management of sludge utilization in agricultural applications.
PD CEN/TR 13097 also provides users guidance on promotion, marketing and selling procedures, including market development, agronomic support, support procedures, quality assurance, continuous improvement, data and record-keeping, enabling cost-effectiveness, sustainability and energy efficiency in agricultural applications.
With obedience and compliance of PD CEN/TR 13097, users can develop protocols for controlling, monitoring, improving and maintaining sludge quality for its use in agricultural applications.
