Thursday, March 15, 2012

Balancing benefits and risks in biosolids

Ohio State University researcher bases his opinions on his own studies, interpretation of published literature, and practical experiences in biosolids use as a consultant to government and industry.

AS AN agricultural scientist who began in the 1970s to study the potential benefits and hazards of using biosolids as a soil amendment and for land reclamation, I have always tried to balance benefit and risk in the same way that I would judge the use of pesticides, manure or fertilizers. My experiences in dealing with biosolids these 25 years lead me to the conclusion that properly treated, properly managed and adequately regulated biosolids pose minimal risks to human health and the …

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