About Biosolids

Applying biosolids to agricultural land:

• Supplies organic nutrients to the soil, including organic nitrogen, phosphorus, a small amount of potassium, and essential micronutrients such as copper, zinc, iron and boron.
• Increases crop production.
• Is a way to recycle.
• Provides cities and towns with an environmentally responsible, cost-effective and safe way to manage residuals.
• Costs less that landfilling and saves on diminishing landfill space.
• Protects water quality.
• Reduces soil erosion.

Biosolids sold in retail stores can be used in landscaping and gardening.

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