Use of biosolids (treated municipal sewage sludge) on crops is a common practice because biosolids are a rich source of plant nutrients and organic matter. However, these biosolids can contain ...

Fertilizer containing sludge being applied to farmland. Courtesy of North East Biosolids and Residuals Association. This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories ...

The sludge that is created through sewage treatment processes is rich in nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen, making it an excellent source of fertilizer for agriculture. But not all that it ...

Ever thought of putting sewage on your plants? Scientists say thermally conditioned sewage sludge serves as an excellent fertilizer to improve soil properties. The major advantage over commercial ...

SolarSoil Farm would grow bamboo-like crops in double-lined lagoons that accept highly treated sewage sludge that is currently incinerated. A pair of Bellingham entrepreneurs want to establish the ...

Sludge, a byproduct of sewage treatment, is often spread on fields as fertilizer. But growing research shows that toxic chemicals like PFAS are lurking in the muck — and getting into our food. Sludge, ...