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biosolids
Below is a list of recently updated related topics, sorted by date updated.
Rule 1110.2
Please find below a letter sent today to South Coast AQMD opposing their proposed Rule 1110.2 which would set stringent emission limits on stationary internal combustion engines using biogas, effective July 1, 2014.
OECA Biosolids Disinvestment
CASA submitted a letter commenting on the proposed disinvestment from biosolids by the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA).
Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement Proposals PC-51 and PC-52
The Clean Water Summit Partners provided comments to the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IPMO) regarding proposed amendments to the Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code pertaining to the discharge and management of commercial food waste throughout U.S. sewer systems. Continue Reading.
Sponsors Sought for WERF's Nutrient Water Quality Criteria Modeling Project
By Greg Kester, CASA Biosolids Manager
WERF has initiated a project in which a model would be developed to assist in site specific breakpoints for nitrogen and phosphorus that would be dependent on the receiving water and specific conditions. WERF is requesting assistance to fund the complete project which is on a short timeframe for completion (13 months).
The current project funding is –
Compost Giveaway Program
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has given away biosolids compost twice yearly from 2007 through 2009 at the two wastewater treatment plants in San Francisco. The goal with the program is to increase public awareness about biosolids and expand in-city reuse opportunities, and promote green technology and urban gardening. The program was extremely popular with the public.
Biosolids Program
- biosolids
- The highly treated, safe, nutrient-rich, organic material derived from the wastewater treatment process that can be, and is, beneficially recycled.
CASA's Biosolids Program was launched in 2003 to provide proactive biosolids industry leadership in the State of California. The mission of the Biosolids Program is to:
Biosolids Links
National Associations
- Water Environment Federation (WEF)
- National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
- National Biosolids Partnership (NBP)
National Regional Biosolids Associations
Pyrethroid Registration Review
CASA has been working for the last year and a half on behalf of Tri-TAC; with BACWA, SCAP, and CVCWA and our consultant Kelly Moran, with the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and pyrethroid manufacturers on their pyrethroid review. This is the process used by DPR to decide what restrictions or prohibitions need to be placed on pyrethroids. We are also working with US EPA since it is scheduled for similar reviews.
Biosolids Factsheet
We have the biosolids factsheet in English and Spanish.
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