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- MABA Summer Technical Symposium and David A. Long Memorial Educational Service Award
- PA’s Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Recommends Odor Management Plans
- New Fact Sheet on Dried Biosolids Distribution and Marketing
- Another Look at Triclosan
- Draft Supplement to Nutrient Management Technical Manual
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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
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
Posted in biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, composting, disposal of biosolids, EQ biosolids, Exceptional Quality Class A biosolids, land application, recycling
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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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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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, pathogen reduction, 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, federal standards, nutrient management, pathogen reduction, 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 beneficial use, biosolids as fuel, biosolids management, biosolids treatment, disposal of biosolids, economic benefit, public support, recycling, renewable energy, resource recovery facility, Uncategorized, wastewater treatment plants
Tagged alternative energy, beneficial use, biosolids, biosolids as fuel, biosolids management, biosolids producers, biosolids technology, Cinderella fuel, economic benefit, renewable energy, resource recovery, State of the Union Address, Synagro, USDA, valuable resource, wastewater treatment plants, WEF
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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 beneficial use, biosolids as fuel, biosolids management, compliance issues, disposal of biosolids, economic benefit, Garvey Resources, regulations, renewable energy, resource recovery facility, wastewater treatment plants
Tagged biosolids, biosolids as fertilizer, biosolids management, biosolids technology, EPA, MACT, NACWA, regulatory changes, renewable energy, sewage sludge incineration, SSI, 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 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
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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