What are Biosolids?
Biosolids are the primarily organic material produced during municipal waste water treatment that can be beneficially utilized.
The interest in biosolids resulted from the "green movement" of the 1960's. Prior to that time raw sewage was dumped into our waterways.
Today, many wastewater treatment plants turn sludge into safe, quality-controlled product called known as biosolids. This product can be used as a fertilizer since the nutrients in biosolids are in organic form and are released slowly as the crops need them.
In some instances, it can also be used as a fuel.
To learn more visit:
http://www.agronomy.psu.edu/Extension/ESI.html
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/1998/980518.htm
https://www.dcwater.com/biosolids
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/97463.html
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_minerals_pdf/facts.pdf
http://www.dep.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Information/SWDInfo/Pages/SurfaceWaterDischargesBiosolids.aspx
http://ext.vt.edu/natural-resources/biosolids.html
http://www.mabiosolids.org/index.asp
http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Land/RMP/Pages/index.aspx
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/sludge.htm
http://www.uaja.com/compost/compost.htm
http://www.virginiabiosolids.com/
Here are some videos discussing Biosolids:
Water Resource Recovery Facility 3D Virtual Tour
Water Environment Foundation
Biosolids Beneficial Reuse Program
City of Santa Rosa, CA
Watch it Grow! Biosolids Fertilizer
Resource Management, Inc
North Davis Sewer District Biosolids Process Expansion
MWH Global
Creating A Valuable Product - Biosolids
City of Los Angeles, CA
Fertilizing With Biosolids: Building Soil, Better Crops
King County
King County
Healthy, Productive Soil and Biosolids
King County
Sustainable Forestry & Biosolids in the Mountains to Sound Greenway
King County
Biosolids to Agriculture: Acting Locally, Responding Globally
John Paul, PhD Pag
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News & Events
Diane Garvey was recently awarded the David A. Long Memorial Educational Service Award by the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association!
This award was established in honor of Dr. David A. Long in recognition of his lifelong service and dedication toward the education and training of wastewater and water treatment plant operators and environmental professionals.
This award is presented to individuals who distinguish themselves through their efforts and contributions to the education of water quality professionals.
DC Water has launched its new branded biosolids product: BLOOM. And you can learn about this project at the new website:
For more information on any of the above topics, please contact Diane Garvey at diane@garveyresources.com or call 215-362-4444.
Garvey Resources was a partner in the development of the Rodale Institute's Water Purification ECO-Center. Read about it on our Biosolids Blog.
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