Land Application of Biosolids in the USA: A Review

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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Published in:Applied and Environmental Soil Science Vol. 2012; no. 2012; pp. 50 - 60
Main Authors: Lu, Qin, Stoffella, Peter J., He, Zhenli L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Limiteds 2012
Hindawi Puplishing Corporation
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Hindawi Limited
Subjects:
Agricultural research
Biosolids
Nutrients
Nutritive value
Organic matter
Soil quality
Soil sciences
Waste disposal
USA
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Summary: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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ISSN:1687-7667
1687-7675
DOI:10.1155/2012/201462