Betting Ring, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Like many legal terms, the words “heirs property” probably do not mean a lot to most Virginians. This concept and the
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Multistate Research Committee, known as W4170, recently completed a scientific rebuttal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) report issued
Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man made fluorinated compounds which are used for a variety of applications including industrial processing, fire-fighting foams and numerous consumer products by
Protecting public health and the waters of Hampton Roads by treating wastewater effectively is the mission of HRSD, created in 1940 by referendum to restore local waters, beaches for recreation
The recycling and land application of biosolids on family farms is a productive and beneficial reuse of by-product of an essential public service. Just ask Dr. Wade Thomason, Professor, Grain
Recently the U.S. EPA released a statement on whether biosolids (treated sewage sludge) contain SARS-CoV-2 virus and whether biosolids can be land applied safely. The statement says the following: “Existing
It improves soil health; It recycles nutrients; It mitigates climate change by capturing carbon; It reduces fertilizer and pesticide use; It strengthens farm economies; It makes degraded lands vital and
By Clara Beaufort, Founder and CEO of GardenerGigs. When it comes to the value of your home, there are so many factors largely out of your control: the quality of schools,
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Biosolids Council (VBC) established a Code of Good Practice to provide guidance for its members on the production and beneficial recycling of biosolids
As COVID-19’s impact continues to escalate and anxiety rises, it can be difficult to know where to look for accurate information, specifically related to the functionality of existing municipal utility