News
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Data Collection Continues for the National Biosolids Data Project
During its annual meeting in December 2020, the membership of the Virginia Biosolids Council approved modifications to its Code of Good Practice, which was established years ago to provide guidance
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Virginia Utilities on Leading Edge of COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater surveillance has shown success in monitoring for COVID-19 outbreaks, based on ongoing initiatives underway in Charlottesville and the Hampton Roads area. Two VBC members – Hampton Roads Sanitation District
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Virginia’s 2020 Beneficial Use of Biosolids – By the Numbers
In 2019, approximately 134,000 dry tons of biosolids was beneficially used as a soil amendment on farms and forested lands in Virginia. This represents a little more than was used
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EPA Clarifies EQ Biosolids Application Requirements
Recently, in a memo from David P. Ross, Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), clarification was provided to the land application of Exceptional Quality (Class A) biosolids.
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Use of Technology and Cutting-Edge Research Key to Successful Modern Farming
Creamfield Farms is about 4,000 acres of row crops, primarily corn, soybeans, and wheat, with rape, canola seed, grain sorghum and hay. Creamfield’s land extends across state lines into North