Environmental wastewater management : publication
Biosolids are domestic wastewater sludge that meet standards for beneficial use as fertilizer. Visit our site to learn the Benefits and Risks of Biosolids.
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringKen ArnoldChief of Land Application, Missouri Department of Natural ResourcesJohn DunnEnvironmental Engineer, Environmental Protection Agency Region VII
Bob BrozExtension Water Quality State SpecialistDivision of Food Systems and Bioengineering
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bob BrozExtension Water Quality State SpecialistDivision of Food Systems and Bioengineering
James R. BrownSchool of Natural ResourcesApplying biosolids to land benefits the land and provides an environmentally safe way to recycle waste. However, the benefits will be gained only by applying quantities of biosolids to supply nutrients, according to the plant needs.
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Editor’s noteTwo web addresses were updated on this page on 1/23/15, but have not been changed in the PDF, so please check below.John A. LoryDivision of Plant Sciences and Commercial Agriculture Program
Visit our website here to view our Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods (Fact Sheet).
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Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are useful for land application. Examples of beneficial use include application to agricultural land and reclamation sites (e.g., mining sites).
Learn about regulations and standards related to biosolids from septage — biosolids land application, contract haulers, metals standards, lime stabilization, pathogen and vector requirements, and more — in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Revised by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Reviewed by Peng TianAssistant Professor, Plant SciencesReviewed by Manoj ChhetriDepartment of HorticultureBrad S. Fresenburg, Barbara S. Corwin and Robert R. BrozDepartments of Horticulture, Plant Pathology and Agricultural Systems Management
Make sure your home's wastewater treatment system is properly designed, installed and maintained to minimize its impact on groundwater and surface water. Get tips from this University of Missouri Extension guide.
If your home has an onsite wastewater treatment system, you need to ensure it is properly maintained. It must also meet construction and permitting standards for onsite sewage systems. Learn how to install and maintain a lagoon system in this guide.
70% of septic tanks don't function properly. Visit our site for our: Septic Tank/Absorption Field Systems: A Homeowner's Guide to Installation and Maintenance.
Rural residents often must rely on individual waste treatment systems. Learn about the features and functions of an individual plant or package treatment system for handling residential sewage in this guide.
Learn about Missouri and federal regulations for use and disposal of domestic wastewater sludge and biosolids (which can be used as fertilizer or soil amendment) in this guide. Sludge use and disposal operations include landfill and incineration.