News Archive
Introduction to Land Application of Biosolids webinar online
The Virginia Tech Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences has posted recordings of the entire Introduction to Land Application of Biosolids webinar that was presented in November and December.
Code of Good Practice and Why it Matters
Five years ago, with little fanfare, the members of the Virginia Biosolids Council created a document identifying practices we believed contributed to being a good neighbor. Every member of the
Virginia Tech to host information webinar about biosolids
The Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech will conduct three informational webinars later this year on biosolids. The webinars are designed to provide local officials –
DC Water Receives Prestigious Award
The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) has honored three biosolids management organizations with the prestigious 10 Years Platinum award at WEFTEC® 2014 in New Orleans, La. The three organizations—DC Water of Washington, DC; Orange
Court Rules Against Nuisance, Negligence and Trespass Claims Against Biosolids
A Pennsylvania state court has ruled against plaintiffs who claimed damages from the off-site odors and particulates from the land application of biosolids. The suit, filed in 2008, claimed that
New Kent farm is research site
In the 1950s the Davis brothers purchased about 1,200 acres along the Pamunkey River in New Kent County. Today that farm remains as productive as ever. Farmed by former extension
Farmer in landmark case continues to benefit from biosolids
In that case, the Supreme Court held in 2001 that the ordinance approved by the Amelia County Board of Supervisors had the effect of illegally preventing something that was authorized and regulated
Study’s claims about biosolids fail scientific tests
A study purporting to show a relationship between the land application of biosolids and human health appears to be nothing more than a collection of unverified complaints generated by anti-biosolids
Biosolids News Archive
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