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Churchill Abattoir wastewater characterisation

Project start date: 03 April 2017
Project end date: 30 July 2017
Publication date: 03 November 2017
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle
Relevant regions: National
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Summary

​This project involved characterisation of three main wastewater streams generated by Churchill Abattoir to determine suitable and cost-effective processes for treating the wastewater to a standard suitable for reuse in production; and to identify the potential impacts of changes to upstream treatment and waste handling.

More information

Project manager: Douglas McNicholl
Contact email: reports@mla.com.au
Primary researcher: University of Queensland