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VBC Successful in Quest to Accelerate Biosolids Research in the Commonwealth
The General Assembly has adjourned Sine Die, having completed its work for the 2025 General Assembly Session. Late in the week saw long-floor sessions as almost 100 bills remained in conference…
Virginia Soybean Field Day
The Eastern Agricultural Research and Extension Center (EVAREC) in Warsaw, VA hosted their Soybean Field Day on Thursday, September 12. The day included 10 separate lectures from 12 soybean experts,…
2024 Biosolids Beauty Contest
WaterJAM is the joint Annual Meeting of the Virginia Section American Water Works Association and the Virginia Water Environment Association; this year’s meeting is set to take place September 8-12…
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…
