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Land Application of Biosolids in the USA: A Review

Author(s) -

Qin Lu,

Zhenli He,

Peter J. Stoffella

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

applied and environmental soil science

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.431

H-Index - 23

eISSN - 1687-7675

pISSN - 1687-7667

DOI - 10.1155/2012/201462

Subject(s) - biosolids , environmental science , agriculture , nutrient , soil nutrients , nutrient management , land use , organic matter , agricultural land , land management , environmental planning , environmental protection , environmental engineering , soil water , ecology , engineering , civil engineering , biology , soil science

Land application of biosolids has proven a cost-effective method of waste disposal by beneficially recycling organic matter and nutrients and improving soil quality; however, it may also pose potential threat to the environment and human health. The purpose of this paper is to provide information on recent research progresses and regulation efforts regarding land application of biosolids, including forms and types and nutrient values of biosolids, environmental and health concerns, and related best management practices (BMPs) of biosolids application, with emphasis on its land application in agriculture. More research and regulations are expected to minimize potential risks of biosolids land application, especially its long-term impacts

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