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2024 Biosolids Beauty Contest
WaterJAM is the joint Annual Meeting of the Virginia Section American Water Works Association and the Virginia Water Environment Association; this year’s meeting is set to take place September 8-12…
From Sewage to Sustainability: Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant
While rarely in the spotlight, wastewater treatment facilities play a pivotal role in transforming household sewage into biosolids while safeguarding both public health and the environment. For all homes connected…
An Opportunity for Innovation
The Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) serves the region with a drive to fulfill its promise – to treat wastewater and recover natural resources to protect public health and the…
Research
An Odor Reminder – EPA’s Research
Every year when the Virginia Biosolids Council reports on its progress in its Code of Good Practice Annual Report, odor is typically, by volume, the number one complaint received by the…
Virginia locations important to ongoing PFAS Research
Neal Armstrong, the famous American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon, once said, “research is creating new knowledge.” The U.S. EPA’s Biosolids Program works to leverage…
Report Highlights 45 Years of Biosolids Research
Jim Ippolito, a professor at Colorado State University, is an expert on the years of work on biosolids and its benefits. He and a colleague, Ken Barbarick, recently reviewed 45…
What Are Biosolids
During the water recycling process, bacteria and other tiny organisms feed on the solid material and break the wastewater down into harmless organic matter. The organic matter combined with bacterial…
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It’s safe. This is supported by overwhelming scientific evidence and over 40 years of practical experience.It’s good for the land. Agriculture application and composting of biosolids benefit the environment by…
