Saving Soil: Biosolids Recycling in New England

This report summarizes biosolids production and use in the six New England states, including:

An overview of biosolids recycling programs and practices in the region.

Amounts and percentages, by state, of wastewater solids/biosolids landfilled, incinerated, and recycled.

Compilation and analysis of 5+ years of data regarding the quality of 37 New England biosolids products.

Five detailed case studies of typical biosolids recycling programs.

Numerous photographs, charts, tables, and graphs.

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Report cover, contents, and Executive Summary - 1500k

Background and New England biosolids use and disposal data - 1079k

Background discussion regarding biosoilds quality - 494k

Trace metals in New England biosolids, including summary data - 504k

Trace metals in New England biosolids, including summary data graphs; Conclusion - 172k

Saving Soil Appendix 1 - 44k

Saving Soil Appendix 2 - 47k

Saving Soil Appendix3 - 139k

Case Studies:

Putting Biosolids To Use: Spectacle Island, Boston Harbor - 2001 - 339k

Ogunquit: Biosolids Growing Great Hay! - 2001 - 505k

MWRA: National Demand for Fertilizer Pellets - 2001 - 1,473k

Lewiston Aubrn Water Pollution Control: Being a Good Neighbor - 2001 - 320k

Merrimack Biosolids: Nourishing Greener Parks and Fairways - 2001 - 371k

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