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Kutztown Biosolids Debate: Learn the Facts...
March 25, 2009
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Overview of Biosolids Management Planning: Opportunities for New Directions
May 22, 2008
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Biosolids Corner……Snippets, by Diane Garvey
May 12, 2008
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Wastewater Solids Conditioning Prior to Digestion
March 26, 2008
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Puzzled about the best biosolids management option?
July 20, 2007
The intent of this research report is to help wastewater agencies and stakeholders understand the benefits and costs of various biosolids management options....read more

Poplars Continue to Thrive Using Biosolids as a Fertilizer
July 19, 2007
Two years after the original hybrid poplar trees were planted on the Repplier Mine site using Philadelphia Water Department biosolids there has been substantial tree and vegetation growth....read more

Reclamation at Thomaston Mine Site Begins
July 19, 2007
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Hybrid Poplar Demonstration Projects
October 5, 2006
Update on Hybrid Poplar Demonstration using Biosolids to Reclaim Mined Lands...read more


Biosolids Corner
May 26, 2006
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Spotlight on Savings
June 21, 2005
Captain Waste-Not secretly visits water and wastewater utilities and shows them how to reduce waste...read more


Biosolids Corner...
March 25, 2005
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Spotlight on Savings
March 25, 2005
The Adventures of Captain Waste-Not Episode 2...read more

About Us
March 24, 2005
Garvey Resources
407 S. Stone Ridge Drive
Landsdale, PA 19446

About Us

Garvey Resources, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm that specializes in Biosolids Consulting and Municipal Utility Management, customized to meet your needs, schedule and budget. Our areas of expertise include:

Biosolids Consulting

  • Biosolids Management Planning
  • Assessment of Biosolids Compliance
  • Permitting Assistance
  • Evaluation of Process Technologies
  • Biosolids Quality Enhancement Plans
  • Nutrient Management
  • Economic Comparisons
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Public Information & Building Public Support

Utility Management

  • Cost Reduction
  • Energy Management
  • Employee Development
  • Engineering with an O&M Perspective
  • Conceptual Design
  • Operability Review
  • Value Engineering
  • Technical Writing
  • Editing and providing an O&M slant
In addition, we work towards improving awareness of the water environment, sewage facility planning, and municipal/industrial pretreatment program assistance. We provide the technical assistance necessary to find cost-effective solutions.
Please contact us to discuss evaluating or optimizing your program.
*Certified Woman-Owned Business*
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Biosolids CornerSnippets
January 10, 2005
Landfill Prices Increasing The eastern part of Pennsylvania is seeing a dramatic increase in landfill prices. ...read more


Spotlight on Savings
January 10, 2005
The Adventures of Captain Waste-Not Episode 1 ...read more


Biosolids Corner
December 8, 2004
LOSE WEIGHT -reduce the weight of material that must be used or disposed. More details on this are provided below.

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Innovative Land Application Project
December 1, 2004
In response to an RFP to the Philadelphia Water Department, Garvey Resources assisted in the development and preparation of a proposal to use Class B biosolids to establish a tree farm on mined land in need of reclamation....read more


Spotlight on savings
November 10, 2004
Succession Planning...read more

Case Study - Bergen Point
October 1, 2004
Garvey Resources participated in a Biosolids Management plan For Bergen Point Plant in Suffolk County, NY...read more


Spotlight on Savings
September 15, 2004
Absenteeism is a Given...read more


Biosolids Corner-
September 10, 2004
A discussion of measuring PH in dewatered biosolids and inspirational thoughts for water quality professionals....read more

Case Study - Abington
September 1, 2004
Abington Wastewater Treatment Plant- Biosolids Management Report. ...read more


2004 Fifth Annual Pennsylvania Watershed Conference and Youth Track
August 12, 2004
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Spotlight on Savings
By Mike Nelson
June 2, 2004
Dear Mom and Dad,
Thought I would write you to let you know how I am enjoying the beginning of my freshman year at Wonderlust University. Let me start with the good news....read more


Biosolids Corner - PWEA to Recognize Sustainable Land Application Programs
June 2, 2004
The Biosolids Land Application Awards, alsoknown as Certificate of Accomplishment for 5, 10, 15, 20+ years of landapplication of biosolids, will be issued by the Pennsylvania Water EnvironmentAssociation (PWEA) Biosolids Committee....read more


The WEF 2004 Annual R&B Specialty Conference and Exhibition 2004 held at in Utah, February 22-25
March 18, 2004
The Water Environment Federation 2004 Annual Residuals and Biosolids Specialty Conference and Exhibition 2004 was held at the Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah February 22-25, 2004. It was an outstanding opportunity to hob-nob with fellow wizards and immerse yourself in four days of biosolidology....read more


MABA Press Release
October 14, 2003
This press release was prepared by Bill Toffey, Diane Garvey and Rhonda Bowen of the Mid Atlantic biosolids Association. www.MABA.org...read more


Mineland Tour
August 20, 2003
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Case Study - Chalfont-New Britain Installs Biosolids Dryer
August 1, 2003
The Management and staff at the Chalfont New Britain Township Joint Sewage Authority (C-NBTJSA) have been collecting information on biosolids management for several years. Working with Garvey Resources, they developed a plan to heat dry 530 dry tons of biosolids per year using an indirect dryer....read more

Management Services
July 16, 2003
Mike Nelson provides a management review which includes training and employee development plans. Management and supervisory training is available, as well as establishing mission, goals and objectives using employee participation....read more

Biosolids Land Application
June 30, 2003
Garvey Resources assists their clients in planning and implementing biosolids management programs. We served as a technical editor on the USEPA fact sheet on land application which can be viewed at http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/land_application.pdf. We help our clients identify and permit land application sites, develop Environmental Management Systems, prepare annual reports to state and federal agencies, build public support, prepare budgets and feasibility studies, and identify innovative ways to optimize their programs.

Technical Writing -- Improving the Product
June 27, 2003
Garvey Resources staff can assist clients with the challenge of effective communication. Our staff provides technical writing and related services that translate into written products that reflect the quality of your firm....read more

O & M Engineering
June 27, 2003
Garvey Resources staff can provide a wide array of engineering services. These services are based on over 60 years of operating and maintenance experience and focus on the end user....read more


Cost Reduction- Efficiency Analysis
June 27, 2003
Garvey Resources helps municipalities reduce their operational costs by performing Efficiency Analysis and Building Cost Reduction Programs for continued utility use....read more


Biosolids Success Story Supported by 28 Organizations
by Diane Garvey
May 26, 2003
This is a bimonthly article published in the Pennsylvania Water Quality Manager, the magazine of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association.

This article describes a project where biosolids were used on PA Gamelands to restore wildlife habitat and improve water quality....read more


The Greatest Story Never Told - Biosolids for Mine Land Reclamation
May 21, 2003
On Wednesday, May 21, 2003, 55 people braved chilly and blustery conditions to attend the Dedication Ceremony for the completion of the initial phase of the Rattler Mountain Reclamation Project. Sponsored by the Schuylkill County Conservation District, the Babb Creek Watershed Association, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the ceremony recognized some of the many individuals and organizations that contributed to the success of the project, which was conducted on State Game Lands north of the village of Morris in Tioga County....read more

November 30, 1999
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