Water Wheel Article

Are we ready for a sludge revolution?

Published: 2009

Authors: van Vuuren L

Abstract

Basic sanitation 21Basic sanitation20 Basic sanitation 21Basic sanitation The Water Wheel March/April 2009 Are we ready for a sludge revolution? VIP sludge is being buried in trenches at a disused oxidation pond at Umlazi, south of Durban. Sludge is collected from households near the site. Sludge arrives at the site in Umlazi. The first Eucalyptus saplings have made an appearance after planting. Hans Salisbury of the University of KwaZulu-Natal demonstrates the groundwater monitoring equipment. Groundwater is monitored regularly. The covered trenches after the first trees have been planted.