Ep. 27 - It's The Biosolids End Use of the World As We Know it, and We'll Be Fine

Ep. 27 - It's The Biosolids End Use of the World As We Know it, and We'll Be Fine

Author: Virginia Water Environment Association July 18, 2023 Duration: 45:59
Our guest host Stephanie Spalding (HDR) moderates a discussion on the coming challenges associated with the treatment, disposal, and beneficial use of wastewater biosolids - specifically the uncertain future associated with PFAS regulation and viable treatment technologies. Guests for this discussion include Dave Parry (Jacobs), Mohammad "Dr. Mo" Abu-Orf (Hazen and Sawyer), and Bill Toffey (Effluential Synergies).

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