sludge

Defined in Article 2, Directive (EU) 2024/3019

Definitions over time (1)

1. 01/01/2025 – today applies on 11/11/2026 Article 2, Directive (EU) 2024/3019 Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:

   ‘sludge’ means organic and inorganic residue resulting from the treatment of urban wastewater from an urban wastewater treatment plant, excluding grit, grease, other debris and any other screenings and residues from the pre-treatment step;

Used in (31 places in 12 provisions on 11/11/2026)

Directive (EU) 2024/3019 (31 in 12)

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