Biosolids
Biosolids are the nutrient-rich organic materials resulting from the treatment of domestic waste at a wastewater treatment facility. Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.
What's New?
NBP Free Webcast: Carbon Footprint Implications from Biosolids Management Practices
Jan. 7, 2010 - The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) will be hosting a free webcast on Wednesday, January 27 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST. The theme of webcast is “Carbon Footprint Implications from Biosolids Management Practices.” This webcast will bring together wastewater utilities and regulators who will explore the regulatory environment, implications of land application of biosolids for reducing carbon footprint and costs, green aspects of biosolids processing and use, and a case study of how a utility’s biosolids program got green. Participants will:
· Learn how land application affects a utility’s carbon footprint;
· Understand how bioenergy options were assessed and evaluated to aid in decision-making
· Identify critical regulatory and other factors
Join NBP for the first of four free quarterly webcasts based on critical biosolids technical topics. Online Registration Registration Form
VA DEQ Proposes New Sludge Rules
Dec. 16, 2009 – NBP E-Newsletter - For the first time since the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took over managing biosolids in 2008, the agency is proposing significant new rules that were approved for public comment Monday by the State Water Control Board. The proposed regulations are the result of months of work by the agency and its advisers. Read more…
- How the NBP EMS Program Benefited the City of Santa Rosa, CA
Dec. 4, 2009 – NBP E-Newsletter - On July 29, 2009, the City of Santa Rosa Public Utilities, CA became one of only five certified agencies in California and 25th organization in the nation to be certified by the NBP for protecting the environment by providing high quality biosolids treatment and beneficial reuse. On November 19, 2009, Santa Rosa officially celebrated the achievement with its Board of Utilities, members of the community, and City Staff. The NBP EMS process has allowed the City to develop a comprehensive approach for managing biosolids. Read more…
Federal Stimulus Money to Improve Austin, TX Sewage Facility
Nov. 24, 2009 – NBP E-Newsletter -Texas Water Development Board announced on November 19 that Austin Water Utility will get $31.8 million in federal stimulus money for green infrastructure improvements at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. Hornsby, a popular birding spot, receives and treats all biosolids produced by Austin’s wastewater treatment plants. Dillo Dirt, a soil fertilizer, is produced at the facility, by composting curbside yard trimming collections and digested biosolids. Read more…
WEF Webcast - Microconstituents in Biosolids: Presence, Gaps, and a Glimpse into the Future
Nov. 23, 2009 - WEF will hold a December 16 Webcast from 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST - Microconstituents in Biosolids: Presence, Gaps, and a Glimpse into the Future. This webcast will offer a snapshot of what is currently known about the presence of microconstituents in biosolids, what the key information gaps are in determining what detection really means, and what needs to be considered regarding biosolids when planning for a sustainable future. The latter goal will be achieved through a thought-provoking presentation on biosolids sustainable practices. Presentations will also include a discussion of the results of the U.S. EPA Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey (TNSSS) Report. Additionally, related portions from a State of the Science Report being developed by the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) will be presented, explaining what is known regarding potential effects associated with microconstituents in biosolids, and what gaps in key information need to be filled to perform hazard assessments. Registration Form; Online Registration Registration deadline is December 14, 2009.
- WEF Water Blog Biosolids Recycling Works for DC Water and Sewer Authority
Nov. 16, 2009 – NBP E-Newsletter - A water blog prepared by Chris Peot, Biosolids Manager, District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority was posted on the WEF web page on November 16 and will appear for two weeks. The water blog topic - Biosolids Recycling Works for Us - describes DC WASA’s land application program and discusses some of the misperceptions about the practice and inaccuracies that have appeared in the media. DC WASA has been an NBP EMS certified agency since September 2004. More…
City of Lawrence, KS Successfully Completes NBP EMS Reverification Audit
Nov. 16, 2009 – NBP E-Newsletter - The City of Lawrence, KS Department of Utilities completed its reverification audit of its NBP environmental management system (EMS) certification on October 31, 2009 by KEMA-Registered Quality, Inc. The Lawrence, KS biosolids EMS has been certified since October 2005 and achieved platinum level status since 2006. Undergoing regular reverification audit are part of an agency's requirement to maintain NBP certification. Read More…
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