Guidance: Sewage sludge in agriculture: code of practice

Read this code or 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