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Biosolids Index of Publication Titles, Nomenclature and Conversion Factors

Publication date: Feb. 14, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringNomenclature and conversion factorsacre (ac) = 43,560 square feetacre-inch (ac. in.) = one inch depth over one acre (27,154 gallons)acre-foot (ac. ft.) = one foot depth over one ...

Monitoring Requirements for Biosolids Land Application

Publication date: Feb. 14, 2023

Biosolids is a term for domestic wastewater sludge that meets standards for use as a fertilizer or soil conditioner. Biosolids standards include limitations for metals and other compounds, pathogen reduction, vector requirements and best management ...

Interpretation of Laboratory Analysis of Biosolids Samples

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Biosolids are useful for land application. Examples of beneficial use include application to agricultural land and reclamation sites (e.g., mining sites).Although, it contains organic matter and plant nutrients, such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus ...

Biosolids Standards for Metals and Other Trace Substances

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Biosolids is domestic wastewater sludge that meets standards for use as a fertilizer or soil conditioner. Biosolids standards include limitations for metal and other trace substances, pathogen reduction, vector requirements and best management ...

Equipment for Off-site Application of Biosolids

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Biosolids are a product of the municipal wastewater treatment process. Typically, biosolids contain minerals and organic matter that can be beneficial to the soil and crop environment, and to the general tilth of the soil. See MU publications WQ428 ...

Operating Considerations for Biosolids Equipment

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

The land area required for biosolids depends upon the amount and characteristics of biosolids produced, and the crops, soils characteristics and agronomic practices used. The amount of land that must be covered influences decisions on types and sizes ...

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