2007-10-21 04:33:14 · 8 answers · asked by Richard C 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Simple answer: nasty bacteria would get into rivers and water courses.
Most waste-water companies sterilise it using pasteurisation then "sell" it to farmers (for little more than the cost of transport) to fertilise their fields. It's a safe, chemical-free, eco-friendly way of putting nitrogen back into the soil.
2007-10-21 04:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a treatment plant on Teeside Uk, which takes human faecal material and processes it to provide a pelletised fertiliser mainly for agricultural use. The material is heat treated so that all the pathogens are killed. I think direct application of human faeces to your garden would be risky especiallt if you were growing vegetables.
2007-10-21 22:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer is that human waste contains human pathogens, therefore it is of more immediate risk.
Suitable treatment would allow it to be used but I suggest that the level of appropriate nutrients would be lower compared with that of a herbivore such as a cow (which has fed on the very substrate it is used to fertilise). Bacterial treatment can adjust certain levels in preparation but the yucky factor remains.
2007-10-21 04:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by wrythought 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. but you run the risk of passing on various parasites. The Germans use it alot you only have to look at their toilets to see the inspection platforms to check for tape worm eggs. The idea is you drop your log onto them then have a good gander with a stick to see if you have any new pets.
I had one called Kevin(they also serve their pork a little pink)
Happy hunting
2007-10-22 13:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of literature on this subject. The Chinese have used "nightsoil" (a combination of liquid and solid human waste) for centuries. Experts now believe that it has to be properly composted to kill off all the nasties.
There are even books on the subject. Check out "humanure" on Google, Wiki, Amazon.
2007-10-21 04:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but do let it rot down a bit. My grandfather used to put it on his Rhubarb but I much prefer custard
2007-10-21 04:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything can pass of pathogens or paracites. That is why horses have to have antimicrobials every four to six weeks.
Pooh is fine, just don't let it be fresh. I don't know why you would use it though...
2007-10-21 06:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Thera 9 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes ,use only herbivore poop . any thing that eats meat can pass on parasites and pathogens .
2007-10-21 04:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋