Council Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the… Article 8
Council Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the… Article 8
Article 8
The following rules shall be observed when using sludge:
-the sludge shall be used in such a way that account is taken of the nutrient needs of the plants and that the quality of the soil and of the surface and ground water is not impaired,
-where sludge is used on soils of which the pH is below 6, Member States shall take into account the increased mobility and availability to the crop of heavy metals and shall, if necessary, reduce the limit values they have laid down in accordance with Annex I A.
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