Land Application of Biosolids in the USA: A Review
Land application of biosolids has proven a cost-effective method of waste disposal by beneficially recycling organic matter and nutrients and improving soil quality; however, it may also pose potential threat to the environment and human health. The purpose of this paper is to provide information on...
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| description | Land application of biosolids has proven a cost-effective method of waste disposal by beneficially recycling organic matter and nutrients and improving soil quality; however, it may also pose potential threat to the environment and human health. The purpose of this paper is to provide information on recent research progresses and regulation efforts regarding land application of biosolids, including forms and types and nutrient values of biosolids, environmental and health concerns, and related best management practices (BMPs) of biosolids application, with emphasis on its land application in agriculture. More research and regulations are expected to minimize potential risks of biosolids land application, especially its long-term impacts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-051abd04fc644453ab912971011377e02025-02-03T06:00:57ZengWileyApplied and Environmental Soil Science1687-76671687-76752012-01-01201210.1155/2012/201462201462Land Application of Biosolids in the USA: A ReviewQin Lu0Zhenli L. He1Peter J. Stoffella2Indian River Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 2199 S Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945, USAIndian River Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 2199 S Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945, USAIndian River Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 2199 S Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945, USALand application of biosolids has proven a cost-effective method of waste disposal by beneficially recycling organic matter and nutrients and improving soil quality; however, it may also pose potential threat to the environment and human health. The purpose of this paper is to provide information on recent research progresses and regulation efforts regarding land application of biosolids, including forms and types and nutrient values of biosolids, environmental and health concerns, and related best management practices (BMPs) of biosolids application, with emphasis on its land application in agriculture. More research and regulations are expected to minimize potential risks of biosolids land application, especially its long-term impacts.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/201462 |
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