Summit Identifies Biosolids Research Needs

In response to EPA questions of the risks of biosolids composting, the National Research Council (NRC) reported on the standards of biosolids application to land, with attention to the human health risks of Class A and B sludges, and compliance with biosolids regulations. The NRC determined that, wh...

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Published in:BioCycle 2003-09, Vol.44 (9), p.67-67
Main Authors: Goldstein, Nora, Striano, Elizabeth
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Committees
Credibility
Environment
Environmental protection
Foundations
Pathogens
Planning
Public health
R&D
Research & development
Risk assessment
Sludge
Stakeholders
Summit conferences
Waste materials
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Summary:In response to EPA questions of the risks of biosolids composting, the National Research Council (NRC) reported on the standards of biosolids application to land, with attention to the human health risks of Class A and B sludges, and compliance with biosolids regulations. The NRC determined that, while regulations appear to protect public health, further research is required to address the risks from exposure to biosolids. In order to address the complications of doing research in this field, the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) convened a summit meeting in 2003 (Alexandria, VA). Establishing trust among stakeholders was a key issue in developing the summit agenda. Other goals included providing an open information exchange, prioritizing research, developing research principles, and developing a policy addressing research freedoms. The top ten research projects are identified.
ISSN:0276-5055