Biosolids and Resource Recovery introduction

Biosolids and resource recovery are of significant interest to the water industry. The effective management of biosolids is a pressing issue as the current system in place (stockpiling) is labour intensive, occupies a large land area and risks polluting land and water tables with heavy metals and nutrients.

Urban sprawl is increasing both the pressure on land use and the amount of biosolids produced, thus a cost effective, efficient and environmentally friendly management plan for biosolids is desired by water corporations.

Similarly, a more efficient and low energy resource recovery system is also a main industry focus. A range of potential projects are being considered for application in these areas.