Alternative Wastewater Treatment Technology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001211",
  "term": "Alternative Wastewater Treatment Technology",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Proven wastewater treatment processes and techniques which provide for the reclaiming and reuse of water, productively recycle wastewater constituents or otherwise eliminate the discharge of pollutants, or recover energy. Specifically, alternative technology includes land application of effluent and sludge; aquifer recharge; aquaculture; direct reuse (non-potable); horticulture; revegetation of disturbed land; containment ponds; sludge composting and drying prior to land application; self-sustaining incineration; and methane recovery.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 35.2005 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/alternative-wastewater-treatment-technology/"
}