Dr. Michael J. McFarland , PE, DEE

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McFarland, Michael J., date
Biosolids engineering / Michael J. McFarland.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 0-07-047178-9
1. Sewage sludge United States Management. I. Title.
TD767.M37 2000
628.3'64'0973 dc21 00-053295

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