Regulations Related to Land-application of Abattoir Wastewater and Residues

Abstract

Worldwide, legislations on regulating the disposal of abattoir wastewater and residues are not yet uniform. In Europe and North America, new regulations are being developed to protect soil and water. This provides an opportunity to review the regulations related to land-application of abattoir wastewater and residues. In USA, all states must abide biosolids standards as set out. In Ontario, Canada, a detailed proposal must be submitted to the local Ministry of Environment (MOE) office for review. Biosolids Utilization Committee provides opinion to local MOE office on wastes other than sewage biosolids. There are many minimum land-application restrictions for water and soil protection. According to European Union, overall, land-application of abattoir waste is probably the best practical environmental option for smallBscale abattoirs, but is likely to be much less appropriate for modern, large-scale operations. The farmers are generally against the landapplication of biosolids in Finland and Luxembourg.