Guidance

Sewage sludge in agriculture: code of practice

Use this code to help you follow the rules when you produce or use sewage sludge in agriculture.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency
Published
23 May 2018

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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Sewage sludge in agriculture: code of practice for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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Read this code of practice if you produce sewage sludge, or if you farm, own or manage agricultural land where it’s used.

The code tells you:

  • the benefits and hazards of using sludge in agriculture
  • when and where you’re allowed to use sludge
  • the treatments you can use
  • what tests you must carry out
  • how to protect the environment and avoid public nuisance

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Published 23 May 2018

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