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Biosolids help restore former mining site.
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Biosolids News

Toxic Journalism: How the Associated Press Distorted
the Facts About Biosolids and Compost
An Analysis of the Associated Press Article on the use
of Compost to Mitigate Lead Poisoning in Baltimore
by Charles Hooks, William Toffey, Chris Peot

Toxic Journalism: Quick Facts
Quick facts about claims made in the Associated Press story on the Baltimore Lead Mitigation study, “Sludge-Poisoned Land,” April 13, 2008.
by Charles Hooks, William Toffey, Chris Peot

July 2008 Biosolids News  (.pdf 296 KB)
• DEQ takes charge of land application
• Researchers test biosolids drought resistance

March 2008 Biosolids News (.pdf 196 KB)
• Biosolids a Growing Option for Tree Farmers
• Agricultural Value of Biosolids
• Biosolids Expert Panel

April 2007 Biosolids News (.pdf 160 KB)
• New Virginia Biosolids Laws
• Statement from DEQ Director
• Progress Farm research

August 2006 Biosolids News (.pdf 248 KB)
• Answers to your questions about biosolids
• Counties pass monitor ordinances

February 2006 Biosolids News (.pdf 284 KB)
• Biosolids monitor serves county and state
• Counties take regional approach to monitoring
• What can Monitors Do?

October 2005 Biosolids News (.pdf 256 KB)
• “We couldn’t survive without biosolids”
• Buffers provide additional protection

June 2005 Biosolids News (.pdf 333KB)
• Proposed Phosphorus Rules
• What are Biosolids
• Virginia’s Regulatory Program