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Hazardous solid waste from agriculture.

R C Loehr

    Environmental Health Perspectives
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Agricultural solid wastes, though biodegradable, pose environmental risks due to contaminants like pathogens and metals. Land application and animal feed use are key transmission pathways requiring further risk assessment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Agricultural Science
    • Waste Management

    Background:

    • Significant volumes of solid wastes from food processing, agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry are generated annually in the United States.
    • These wastes are primarily biodegradable but contain hazardous components including nitrogen, pathogens, medicinals, feed additives, salts, and metals.
    • Uncontrolled release of these components can adversely affect aquatic, plant, animal, and human health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the potential risks associated with the disposal and use of agricultural solid wastes.
    • To identify the primary pathways for the transmission of hazards from these wastes.
    • To emphasize the need for further research and support for risk assessment and management.

    Main Methods:

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    • Review of common disposal methods for agricultural solid wastes, primarily land application.
    • Identification of potential exposure routes, including soil transport and dispersal, and use as animal feed.
    • Assessment of existing knowledge regarding hazardous materials in agricultural solid wastes.

    Main Results:

    • Land application is the most common disposal method, making soil the major pathway for hazard transmission.
    • Use of these wastes as animal feed presents another significant pathway for potential contamination.
    • Currently, no widespread crises are reported, but the potential for future problems associated with hazardous materials is substantial.

    Conclusions:

    • The potential risks posed by hazardous materials in agricultural solid wastes should not be underestimated.
    • Further investigation is crucial to delineate transport and dispersal mechanisms of contaminants.
    • Increased manpower and financial support are necessary for comprehensive risk determination and evaluation.