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PFAS Needs More Study and Creative Solutions
There has been increased discussion about the presence of per and polyflouroaklyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids recently; including the February 22, 2025 article, Sludge laced with PFAS goes on Virginia’s…
Henrico County Water Reclamation Facility: A Legacy of Innovation and Community Impact
The Henrico County Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) has become a cornerstone of wastewater treatment in Virginia. Led by Division Director James Grandstaff, who has served in the role for almost…
VBC Submits Comments re: Biosolids Risk Assessment for PFAS
The Virginia Biosolids Council has drafted comments to be submitted and considered by the EPA regarding the released draft risk assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in January…
Research
An Odor Reminder – EPA’s Research
Every year when the Virginia Biosolids Council reports on its progress in its Code of Good Practice Annual Report, odor is typically, by volume, the number one complaint received by the…
Virginia locations important to ongoing PFAS Research
Neal Armstrong, the famous American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon, once said, “research is creating new knowledge.” The U.S. EPA’s Biosolids Program works to leverage…
Report Highlights 45 Years of Biosolids Research
Jim Ippolito, a professor at Colorado State University, is an expert on the years of work on biosolids and its benefits. He and a colleague, Ken Barbarick, recently reviewed 45…
What Are Biosolids
During the water recycling process, bacteria and other tiny organisms feed on the solid material and break the wastewater down into harmless organic matter. The organic matter combined with bacterial…
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It’s safe. This is supported by overwhelming scientific evidence and over 40 years of practical experience.It’s good for the land. Agriculture application and composting of biosolids benefit the environment by…
