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Anticipated Revisions to Federal Standards for Biosolids Land Application (40CFR Part503)
For years we have been hearing from EPA that Class A pathogen reduction Alternatives 3 and 4 will be “going away.” EPA scientists are concerned that the current analytical procedures are not rigorous enough to identify helminth ova and enteric … Continue reading
Posted in biosolids management, compliance issues, disposal of biosolids, regulations, Uncategorized
Tagged Alternatives 3 and 4, biosolids, biosolids management, biosolids manager, biosolids technology, Class B biosolids, EPA, exceptional quality Class A biosolids, fecal coliform, nutrient management, pathogens, regulatory changes
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WEF Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2012
Look for Diane Garvey at WEF’s 26th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina from March 25 to 28. In particular, Diane will be attending Workshop C on Sunday, March 25th. This workshop is entitled, “Why Develop a … Continue reading
Cinderella Fuel
President Obama has set an energy goal for the United States. In his recent State of the Union Address, he declared that, by 2035, 80% of America’s electricity is to come from clean energy sources. As part of his “Win … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, wastewater treatment plants, disposal of biosolids, recycling, biosolids management, public support, biosolids as fuel, beneficial use
Tagged biosolids, wastewater treatment plants, biosolids management, beneficial use, biosolids technology, valuable resource, biosolids producers, biosolids as fuel, State of the Union Address, USDA, Synagro, WEF, alternative energy, Cinderella fuel
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SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATION – Regulatory Changes on the Horizon
At WEFTEC 2011 there was a meeting of the residuals and biosolids committee. One topic of discussion was the new Sewage Sludge Incineration (SSI) regulations that are pending at EPA. WEF and the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) … Continue reading
Posted in compliance issues, wastewater treatment plants, disposal of biosolids, Garvey Resources, biosolids management
Tagged biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, biosolids technology, regulatory changes, sewage sludge incineration, SSI, EPA, NACWA, MACT, WEFTEC 2011
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European E. coli Outbreak and the Implications for the Biosolids Sector
An outbreak of illnesses in Northern Germany caused by a new strain of E. coli has made 1800 people sick with 18 deaths. The New York Times stated that “the outbreak has been particularly virulent because it has led to … Continue reading
Innovative Land Application Project Using Hybrid Poplars
In response to an RFP to the Philadelphia Water Department, Garvey Resources assisted in the development and preparation of a proposal and test plots using Class B biosolids in establishing a tree farm on mined land in need of reclamation. … Continue reading
Posted in biosolids as fertilizer, land application, disposal of biosolids, Diane Garvey, Garvey Resources, recycling, biosolids management, hybrid poplars, mineland reclamation
Tagged biosolids, land application of biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, beneficial use, soil enhancement, hybrid poplars, mineland reclamation
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Farmers Say, “Hoorah for Class A!”
Recently, several wastewater treatment plants have asked Garvey Resources to find suitable farmers who could benefit by utilizing Exceptional Quality, Class A biosolids as a fertilizer. Our outreach campaign to the farmers has resulted in a great deal of enthusiasm from them about using … Continue reading
Posted in agronomic rates, benefits to farmers, biosolids as fertilizer, Diane Garvey, disposal of biosolids, Exceptional Quality Class A biosolids, Garvey Resources, land application, odor, recycling, service offered by Garvey Resources, Uncategorized, wastewater treatment plants
Tagged biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, economic benefit, exceptional quality Class A biosolids, farmers, farmland, land application of biosolids, landfills, recycling, wastewater treatment plants
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