Biosolids Land Applier Certification Training Day 2: Part 1
Introduction to pathogen control, preliminary planning, site screening/evaluation for biosolids management
Description
Part 1 of Day 2 of this certification training course!
Every year, water reclamation facilities generate tens of millions of tons of organic residuals known as sewage sludge. The question of what to do with this material remains a financial and public health challenge for water utilities, government health agencies and other environmental and public-policy stakeholders. Given the legal ban on ocean disposal and the exorbitant costs associated with landfilling and incineration, residuals recycling (or beneficial use) has become the financially preferred option for sewage sludge management.
In the United States (US), sewage sludge recycling is a regulatory process that is defined by Title 40 of the US Code of Federal Regulation Part 503 Subpart B (Part 503). The first step in this process is the legally-recognized transformation of sewage sludge into biosolids. By regulatory definition, biosolids are sewage sludge that meets the nationally-recognized quality requirements necessary for environmental recycling.
Biosolids beneficial use represents a new and exciting approach to enhance agricultural production, combat climate change and achieve environmental sustainability. A new technical series narrated by Dr. Mike McFarland explores the myriad options for recycling biosolids to protect ecological resources and enhance food security. An excellent course for those seeking land applier certification.
This is a continuation of the first two training modules! We recommend you complete the first two modules and pass the practice test before you continuing the second half!
In Day 2, Part 1 of this online course, Dr. McFarland will focus on the following topics:
Preliminary Planning
Site Screening and Evaluations
Pathogen Control Protocols
What You Will Learn!
- Understand what preliminary planning is when it comes to biosolids management
- Learn about the Phase I site screening process
- Learn about the Phase II evaluation process that comes after Phase I
- Learn more approaches to calculate with Agronomic Rate
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone seeking to complete the land applier certification exam
- Those who own land, work in agriculture, etc., who want simple, cost effective approaches to successful biosolids waste management