Tag Archives: indicator organisms

Land Applier’s Compliance Checklist

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Diane Garvey

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 →

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

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Diane Garvey

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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European E. coli Outbreak and the Implications for the Biosolids Sector

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Diane Garvey

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 →

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