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Triclosan in Biosolids – No Cause for Concern
In recent years, there has been much concern and scrutiny regarding the microconstituents found in biosolids and whether or not they present a human health risk. Several research projects have focused on one type of microconstituent – antimicrobial compounds. In … Continue reading
Investigative Reporter “Discovers” Biosolids!
The Mid Atlantic Biosolids Association (MABA) recently reported on a three-part, “so-that’s-how-it’s-done!” video presentation outlining the cycle of human waste management in New York City. The video, produced by VICE Media LLC, is entitled, “You Don’t Know S…,” and tracks … Continue reading
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Tagged beneficial use, biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, composting biosolids, economic benefit, New York City, recycling, resource recovery facility, sewage treatment, wastewater treatment plants
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Top Soil Blending with EQ Biosolids
Recent enforcement action by PADEP against a biosolids processor and topsoil blender using Exceptional Quality (EQ) biosolids warrants review of State and Federal regulations, as well as interpretation of the regulations and permit conditions. One little known regulatory interpretation in … Continue reading
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Tagged biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids in PA, biosolids management, biosolids processors, EPA, EQ biosolids, exceptional quality Class A biosolids, land application of biosolids, nutrient management, top soil blending
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Land Applier’s Compliance Checklist
If you are a biosolids manager who land applies biosolids to farmland, or utilizes a contractor to land apply your biosolids, the spring is a great time to check for compliance. The following is not a complete list, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, agronomic rates, beneficial use, benefits to farmers, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, compliance issues, EQ biosolids, Exceptional Quality Class A biosolids, indicator organisms, land application, Nutrient management, Phosphorus
Tagged beneficial reuse, biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, E. coli, Exceptional Quality biosolids, Exceptional Value Watersheds, farmland, indicator organisms, land application of biosolids, nutrient balance sheet, Phosphorus source coefficient, recycling
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REGULATORY ALERT
There has been a shift in how PADEP is implementing the biosolids land application program. Due to Act 38, related to manure management, this will affect both wastewater treatment plant managers and farmers who land apply biosolids. What will these … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, agronomic rates, beneficial use, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, compliance issues, disposal of biosolids, Exceptional Quality Class A biosolids, land application, Nutrient management, recycling, resource recovery facility, service offered by Garvey Resources
Tagged biosolids, biosolids management, EQ biosolids, exceptional quality Class A biosolids, Garvey Resources, land application of biosolids, manure management, nutrient management, odor management, PADEP, resource recovery
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Nutrient Management Training
Laura Ball, a Research Assistant at Garvey Resources, Inc., is shown here with Dr. Douglas Beegle at a PA Nutrient Management Training Course. Dr. Beegle is a Distinguished Professor of Agronomy at Penn State University. The two-day training program on … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, agronomic rates, beneficial use, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, compliance issues, Nutrient management, Uncategorized
Tagged agronomy, Delaware Valley College, Dr. Douglas Beegle, Laura Ball, manure, manure management, nutrient management, PA Nutrient Management Certification Test, Penn State University, phosphorus
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WATER PURIFICATION ECO-CENTER
Where wastewater and rainwater are used to nourish wetlands and irrigate a perennial landscape garden at Rodale Institute. Garvey Resources is proud to have been a partner on the team that developed the concept and design of Rodale Institute’s innovative … Continue reading
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Tagged biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, biosolids technology, constructed wetlands, land application of biosolids, percolation test, rainwater reuse, recycling, Rodale Institute, sand mounds, septic tanks, sewage treatment, valuable resource, wastewater treatment, WPEC
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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 Agriculture, beneficial use, benefits to farmers, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, Diane Garvey, disposal of biosolids, economic benefit, Garvey Resources, hybrid poplars, land application, mineland reclamation, recycling, service offered by Garvey Resources
Tagged beneficial use, biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, Garvey Resources, hybrid poplars, land application of biosolids, mineland reclamation, Philadelphia Water Department, soil enhancement
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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
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