18/07/06
The recycling of biosolids is considered the Best Practicable Environmental Option, supported and controlled by European and UK regulations, yet the practice accounts for less than 5% of organic materials applied to land.
Biosolids (treated sewage sludge) provides a sustainable source of nutrients to soil and improves soil structure and drainage capacity, with no known evidence of risk to health.
To assure stakeholders and customers, the UK wastewater industry has adopted practices that go beyond current regulatory requirements. Further statutory support, through Defra, would help confirm biosolids recycling as the most sustainable option.
Water UK has now updated and published a comprehensive briefing pack to inform farmers, buyers, regulators and stakeholders about the use of biosolids on agricultural land and to bring them up to date with the regulatory and statutory framework.
Biosolids and agriculture
Water UK press release and briefing pack 06/07/06
Contact: Steve Ntifo
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