Category Archives: Garvey Resources

An Update on Regrowth, Odors, and Sudden Increase in Biosolids Research

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Recently, a WERF-sponsored research study addressed the challenge of developing effective ways for utilities to manage the issues of regrowth, odors, and sudden increase (ROSI) of indicator and pathogenic bacteria in biosolids.  A draft of the study’s final report entitled, … Continue reading →

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WEF Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2012

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

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 →

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Make a List and Check It Twice!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by
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SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATION – Regulatory Changes on the Horizon

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

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 →

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WATER PURIFICATION ECO-CENTER

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

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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Innovative Land Application Project Using Hybrid Poplars

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

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 →

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Building Public Support for Biosolids Management Activities

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

The following is a summary of a paper presented by Diane Garvey at the NJWEA Annual Conference on May 11, 2011 at Bally’s Atlantic City: Biosolids technology has advanced to the point that there are many ways to process biosolids … Continue reading →

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