Inactivation of indigenous viruses in raw sludge by air drying.
Air drying of raw sludge caused inactivation of indigenous viruses. A gradual loss of infectivity occurred with the loss of water until the solids content reached about 80%. A more rapid decline of viral infectivity occurred with further dewatering.
D000388:Air; D003890:Desiccation; D017955:Poliovirus / Q000254:growth & development*; D012722:Sewage; D014780:Viruses / Q000254:growth & development*
D012722:Sewage