Obiettivo Recent and expected developments in sewage treatment all over Europe have had profound effects on sludge production. Changes in environmental legislation coupled with difficulties in establishing and maintaining sustainable sludge management methods, make sludge disposal a complex problem. This puts authorities involved in wastewater treatment under pressure, which may lead to the adoption of environmentally inappropriate practices. It is well recognised that current sludge disposal practices in Southern Europe (where landfill and/or uncontrolled agricultural use dominates) are not sustainable in the medium and/or long term and other alternatives must be investigated.The aim of this technology transfer project was to demonstrate in three pilot sites in Southern Europe, two in Greece, (Lamia and Rethimnon) and one in Spain or Portugal, that sludge management options where domestic sewage sludge treatment with the addition of quicklime (CaO) in ratios that provide pH values over 12 for over 3 months, can create the background for agricultural valorisation.The pilot locations were typical Southern Europe medium size towns with tourist activities in balance with agricultural activities. It was anticipated that other communities in Europe, facing similar problems with sludge disposal could benefit by the experience gained and the innovative approach.The short-term objectives included:- high quality sludge products prior to agricultural land application, in terms of odours and nutrient content.- sludge product management without health risks from pathogens (during storage, spreading).- toxic compound monitoring on sludge and agricultural soil.- financial benefits from technology application and sludge product marketing.With regards to the longer term objectives, the project aimed to demonstrate how a combination of technical, organisational, managerial and training measures can lead to a sustainable sludge management system and beneficial use in agriculture. Campo scientifico engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processeswastewater treatment processesnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencessoil sciencesedaphologyagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture Parole chiave Management and Organisation Regional/Local Bodies Research and Technology Organisations SME Transfer/Validation Universities Programma(i) FP4-INNOVATION - Specific programme for the dissemination and exploitation of the results of activities in the field of research, technological development and demonstration, 1994-1998 Argomento(i) 1.5 - TRANSFER/VALIDATION OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR URBAN/MUNICIPAL Invito a presentare proposte Data not available Meccanismo di finanziamento CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinatore NAMA CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Gialourou 9 11363 Athens Grecia Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato Partecipanti (5) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto CARL BRO ENVIRONMENT Danimarca Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWERAGE ENTERPRISE OF LAMIA Grecia Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWERAGE ENTERPRISE OF RETHYMNON Grecia Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Grecia Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato WATER QUALITY INSTITUTE Danimarca Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato