The sludge that is a by-product of municipal sewage treatment

A. is volumetrically an insignificant problem.
B. is sufficiently purified and harmless that it can safely be dumped anywhere.
C. may be used as fertilizer, provided that it contains sufficiently low concentrations of toxic chemicals.
D. is entirely useless solid waste requiring planned disposal.


Answer: C

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