biosolids

Washingtonians are encouraged to comment on the state Department of Ecology's proposal to reissue a Statewide General Permit for Biosolids Management. Jean Mendoza, with Sierra Club in Yakima, says biosolids is non-liquid sewage sludge with toxins from medications, dishwater, wastewater that end up down the drain or toilet and then put on cropland. “This may not sound like ...

Kittitas County is one of many that is discussing the benefits and potential dangers of using biosolids in agricultural production.   Oregon State University Professor of Crop and Soil Science Dan Sullivan says it’s most beneficial for wheat, hay and grazing areas calling it a magical elixir since, "Soils that are higher in organic matter are easier to prepare a seed bed. They’re m... Read Mo