When the membership of the Virginia Biosolids Council approved a Code of Good Practice in 2009, it was a decision by the membership to put in writing common sense best management practices that reflect the social responsibility that comes with the land application and recycling of biosolids. At the time, we said, as members, that […]
The provisions regarding biosolids are brief. It states: “You may not use human waste for growing covered produce, except sewage sludge biosolids used in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR part 503, subpart D, or equivalent regulatory requirements.” In response to comments over concerns regarding the use of biosolids even in compliance with Part […]
In 2003 the Virginia General Assembly amended the Code of Virginia to give local governments more oversight over biosolids recycling within their jurisdictions (Section 62.1-44.19:3 of the Code of Virginia). State regulations were then approved authorizing each county to pass a local ordinance and enabling it to assign an individual to monitor the application of […]
In an era when farming is becoming increasingly specialized, there are some people who fear that the traditional diversified farm is disappearing. But for long-time Spotsylvania County farmer Walter Gentry diversification of his operations is essential to the success of his 700-acre farm. Nestled not too far from historic Spotsylvania Courthouse, Gentry tends to about 175 […]
The Virginia Tech Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences has posted recordings of the entire Introduction to Land Application of Biosolids webinar that was presented in November and December. The webinars are designed to provide basic information about biosolids to local officials—administrators and their staff, elected officials, planners, local attorneys and other interested individuals. […]
Bobby Bagley knew the property well, having lived his youth not far from its location. It’s in the valley, near Staunton, in an area where farms are common. As Bagley tells it, there wasn’t much there. It had been well used by the previous owner and the soils were in pretty poor condition. Returning the […]
Five years ago, with little fanfare, the members of the Virginia Biosolids Council created a document identifying practices we believed contributed to being a good neighbor. Every member of the Council approved our Code of Good Practice. Support of it became a requirement for membership. This was the first effort of its kind by any […]
The Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech will conduct three informational webinars later this year on biosolids. The webinars are designed to provide local officials – administrators and their staff, elected officials, planners, local attorneys and other interested individuals – basic information about biosolids. The Department of Crop and Soil Environmental […]
The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) has honored three biosolids management organizations with the prestigious 10 Years Platinum award at WEFTEC® 2014 in New Orleans, La. The three organizations—DC Water of Washington, DC; Orange County Sanitation District, Calif.; and City of Los Angeles, Calif.—represent leaders in the industry for continuous improvement and best management practices in biosolids management. DC […]