Biosolids Program

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Updated on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 7:33 pm

What are biosolids?

Biosolids are a by-product of the City's wastewater treatment process. The City collects and treats approximately 17 million gallons of solid and liquid waste each day from homes, businesses, and industry in Albany and Millersburg. After treatment, clean water is released into the Willamette River and treated solids are stored as biosolids for use as a fertilizer on designated area fields.

The biosolids process is regulated by the State Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Operating under state and federal regulations, the City produces a valuable resource that works as a soil amendment on non-consumption crops, primarily grass seed. Every step of the land application process is closely monitored to ensure the City is in compliance with regulations, and that the needs of local growers are met.

History

In May 2006, the City of Albany became the first agency in Oregon and only the twelfth agency in the nation to have a Biosolids Environmental Management System certified by the National Biosolids Partnership. This honor is the result of a commitment from the Public Works director and staff to a continually improving biosolids program and the desire to be a national leader in biosolids management. For more information on the National Biosolids Partnership, visit their website at·http://www.biosolids.org.

Contact

For more information about the City of Albany Biosolids Program, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (541) 497-6224.

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