Technical Resources on Biosolids

Resources from the National Biosolids Partnership: 

• Carbon Footprint Implications from Biosolids Management Practices NBP Webcast Power Point Slides (PDF) 1-27-10
  From the National Biosolids Partnership
  
   
• National Biosolids Partnership Environmental Management System Guidance Document
  
   
• Frequently Asked Questions About Biosolids (PDF) 
  From the National Biosolids Partnership
  
   
• History of Biosolids (PDF)
  From the National Biosolids Partnership
  
   
• National Manual of Good Practice (PDF)
  From the National Biosolids Partnership
  
   
• Wastewater and Biosolids Worker Health & Safety Q&A (PDF)
  From the National Biosolids Partnership 

NBP Webcast Audio Recordings

• January 11, 2012 – When Opportunity Knocks, How Can Municipalities and POTWs Partner with the Biofuels Industry 
• December 7, 2011 – Renewable Green Energy from Wastewater and Biosolids: POTW Case Studies Attempting to Achieve Net Energy Production 
• July 27, 2011 Terminal Island Renewable Energy - L.A.’s Biosolids Slurry & Brine Injection Project 
• April 21, 2011 Event: Implementing the New Sewage Sludge Incineration MACT Standards 
• January 26, 2011 - Charting the Future of Biosolids Management: Forum Findings on Trends and Drivers 
• September 20, 2010 - Combined Heat and Power Generation at WWTF 

Resources from Water Environment Research Foundation:

• Evaluating Risks and Benefits of Soil Amendments Used in Agriculture 
  Water Environment Research Foundation study. 2002. Recognizing the need to provide a comparison of these products, the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) commissioned this multiyear study of soil amendments, fertilizers and their uses.
  
   
• Pathogen Destruction Efficiency in High-Temperature Digestion 
  Water Environment Research Foundation electronic download. 2004.  A compilation of information available worldwide on high-temperature digestion studies.
  
   
• Producing Class A Biosolids with Low-Cost, Low-Technology Treatment Processes 
  Water Environment Research Foundation electronic download. 2004.
  
   
• Public Perception of Biosolids Recycling: Developing Public Participation and Earning Trust 
  Water Environment Research Foundation report. 2004. Provides an overview of the current public perception and public acceptance of biosolids recycling in North America.

Resources from WEF and Other Sources:

• Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants - MOP 8, 5th Edition  
  WEF Press Book. Developed by WEF and ASCE. 2009. This globally renowned publication is the principal reference for contemporary plant design practices of wastewater engineering professionals, augmented by performance information from operating facilities. Volume 3: Solids Processing and Management contains current information on design of solids process.
  
   
• Virginia Expert Panel Report Concludes Biosolids Safe  (PDF)
  December 22, 2008
  View final report from the panel of experts convened by the Secretary of Natural Resources and the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to study the impact of the land application of biosolids on human health and the environment pursuant to HJR 694 (2007).
  
   
• EPA Announces Posting of Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey Report Documents
  WEF News
  January 15, 2009
  
   
• EPA Finds Record PFOS, PFOA Levels in Alabama Grazing Fields 
  Environmental Science & Technology
  December 24, 2008
  Also see background information on perfluorochemicals
  
   
• WEF Media Advisory Alert: California Biosolids Litigation
  Amicus Brief in LA versus Kern County
  June 2008
  
   
• Operation of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants - MOP 11, 6th Edition 
  WEF Press Book. 2007. This newly revised edition integrates the experiences, current practices, and innovations from thousands of wastewater treatment plants.
  
   
• Biosolids Technical Bulletin
  This bimonthly bulletin is covers the fine points of biosolids management: treatment processes, odor management, beneficial use options, environmental management systems, public outreach approaches, and more.
  
   
• Residuals and Biosolids Management 2006 Conference Proceedings: Bridging to the Future
  
   
• Microconstituents in Biosolids 
  WEF electronic download. 2007.  Accurate information on the current state of knowledge on microconstituents.
  
   
• Low-Shear Dewatering  (PDF)
  Article published July 2008 in  WE&T , Operations Forum.  Describes low-shear, high-solids alternatives for dewatering.



• EPA Statement on Reactivation of Fecal Coliform Bacteria 
  
   
• WEF Land Application & Composting Fact Sheet - 2010
   
• Prion Fact Sheet
  
   
• Prion White Paper
  
   
• EPA-ISCORS Final Dose Modeling  (PDF)
  
   
• EPA-ISCORS Radioactivity Final Recommendations  (PDF)
  
   
• Radioactivity Fact Sheet for POTWS  (PDF)
  
   
• Guide to Understanding Biosolids Issues  (PDF) 
  From WEF and NACWA
  
   
• Biosolids and Sludge Management
  Water Environment Research, 2007 Literature Review
  This review covers journal articles and conference papers related to biosolids and sludge management that were published in 2006.
  
   
• WEFTEC 2007 proceedings
  Proceedings from WEF's 80th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) in San Diego, California, October 13-17, 2007.