Sludge happens. The public just wants it to go away. Sludge disposal is part of what wastewater professionals do, but public opinion demands that sludge be treated to higher and higher levels, driving sludge treatment technology ever higher, as well.
 
This book is an excellent source of current technical information for the practicing engineer on all aspects of sludge treatment and disposal.

The book provides a textbook approach to the subject, first describing the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of sludge. Chapters then cover pumping, thickening, dewatering, drying, and other treatment processes, including chemical treatment. The final chapters describe various disposal options: land application, landfills, deep well injection, and others. United States regulations governing sludge disposal concludes the text.

Each chapter includes classroom problems and extensive references, making this book an excellent classroom text, as well.