Conveyance of Residuals from Water and Wastewater Treatment

Prepared by the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE.

This Manual of Practice provides detailed guidance to determine the handling characteristics of residuals and to select appropriate conveyance systems. As residuals are processed and handled, their intrinsic properties (such as viscosity, rheology, flowability, and texture) change. If these changes are not recognized and the proper transport devices used, problems can result in the processing and disposal of these mat…