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This method gives a standardized procedure for the conditioning operation when selecting a conditioning product at laboratory scale and also for the production of flocculated thickened sludge for subsequent dewatering tests.This document provides a method for laboratory chemical conditioning of sludge.The method applies to sludges and suspensions from:— storm water handling;— urban wastewater collecting systems;— urban wastewater treatment plants;— industrial wastewater that has been treated similarly to urban wastewater;— water supply plants.This document is applicable to all sludge that can have similar environmental or health impacts, or both, with exclusion of hazardous sludge from industry and dredged sludge.