… point source discharges and diffuse emission pathways. Point sources are: urban waste water treatment plants industrial dischargers with in-house treatment plants … sites (considered only for metals). Information on nutrient emissions from urban wastewater treatment plants with a size of more than 2,000 population equivalents (p.e.) is provided from reporting in accordance with the EU Urban Wastewater Directive (UWWTD, 91/271/EC). Results of a Germany-wide wastewater …

… for Germany 2022 Promoting the high-quality recycling of plastics from demolition waste and enhancing the use of recycled materials in construction products in …

… products. Mineral fertilizers, especially phosphate fertilizers, but also organic waste fertilizers such as sewage sludge, also contain heavy metals (especially … products. Mineral fertilizers, especially phosphate fertilizers, but also organic waste fertilizers such as sewage sludge, also contain heavy metals (especially …

… processes of ruminants; and (b) the use of sewage sludge as a fertilizer. Wastewater and sewage sludge treatment also result in methane emissions. Unlike … emissions, methane emissions have been on the decline for many years, mainly due to waste storage environmental policy measures and reduced coal mining in Germany. … processes of ruminants; and (b) the use of sewage sludge as a fertilizer. Wastewater and sewage sludge treatment also result in methane emissions. Unlike …

… such as microbes) that can be hazardous to persons living near such point sources. Waste-air cleaning systems, which reduce pigsty and cattle barn emissions, are used by more than 1,000 German farms (mainly pig farms). Waste air cleaning systems combined with subfloor suction systems are currently …

… and human health. last update on 28.08.2025 Introduction Composted organic waste from households and businesses, gardens and parks, food processing and … to protect the climate. Above all, the agricultural use of phosphorus contained in wastewater and waste is to be viewed positively in light of the finite nature of …

… mulch, organic residual fertilizers, and growing media such as composted organic waste, sewage sludge, growing media (peat), and fermentation residues are also … heavy metal inputs are restricted by regulations under fertilizer law (DüMV) and waste law (BioAbfV, AbfKlärV). In addition, soil protection legislation (BBodSchV) … mulch, organic residual fertilizers, and growing media such as composted organic waste, sewage sludge, growing media (peat), and fermentation residues are also …