This New York State Department of Environmental Conservation report details biosolids management practices by providing the most current information.
How was the Project Started?
This report is an update to the Division of Materials Management 2011 edition of “Biosolids Management in New York State.” It provides the most current information available concerning biosolids management practices in New York State. Biosolids was previously called sewage sludge.
When was the Project Started?
New York conducted a 2015 survey of publicly-owned treatment works (POTWs).
When was the Project Completed, or is it Ongoing?
The report was published in 2018.
What are the Results to Date?
TBD
What are the Resources Needed, including Time, Cost, Etc.?
TBD
Other Comments
A 2015 survey of publicly-owned treatment works (POTWs) found that the majority of biosolids are stored in landfills. The other two major categories are incineration and beneficial use. Regarding biosolids used for beneficial use, a vast majority are used for composting. The continued relatively low cost of landfilling continues to present an obstacle to increasing beneficial use applications. Therefore, beneficial use processes must be made cheaper in order for their use to increase.
