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Collection and conveyance
1.1 Physical, biological and chemical components of effluent and manure
1.2 Characteristics of effluent and manure
1.3 Yard washdown
1.4 Flood wash systems
1.5 Sump design
1.6 Pipes
Treatment and storage
2.1 Solid-liquid separation systems
2.2 Direct distribution systems
2.3 Anaerobic, aerobic and facultative ponds
2.4 Pond site investigation
2.5 Pond design and construction
2.6 Effluent storage requirement
2.7 Wetlands
2.8 Desludging and pond closure
2.9 Composting
Re-use
3.1 Nutrient budgeting
3.2 Nitrogen
3.3 Phosphorus
3.4 Potassium
3.5 Trace elements
3.6 Salinity
3.7 Sodicity
3.8 Effluent distribution and irrigation systems
3.9 Hydraulic application rate and scheduling
3.10 Land application of manure and sludge
3.11 Microbial risks
Laneways, feed pads and feed storage
4.1 Yards and laneways
4.2 Feedpads, calving pads and loafing pads
4.3 Feed storage and wastage
Odour
OH&S
6 Occupational health and safety
Performance monitoring
Emerging issues
8.1 Production and beneficial use of methane
8.2 Greenhouse gas emissions
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SE South Australian Effluent Guidelines
Mt Lofty Ranges Effluent Guidelines