Site Created by Stephane Grounauer - june 2001
Last update: May 18, 2003
by Stephane Grounauer
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C-11653 (Biosolids Project)
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Project Description The objective of this project is to evaluate the plant, soil, and water phosphorus (P) implications of applying domestic wastewater residuals (biosolids), animal manure, and water treatment residuals to south-central Florida cattle pastures. This objective will be met by undertaking a three-year field study in which a biosolids and a chicken manure are applied at different treatment levels, with and without water treatment residuals, on half-acre pastureland plots in the Lake Okeechobee Basin. The project includes sampling and measurement of waste products, soils, surface and ground waters, and vegetation for phosphorus accumulation and transport indicators. Results will be assembled and recommendations formulated on appropriate application rates of the tested waste materials. Planning, results and recommendations will be discussed with the public in two educational workshops.> Summary The departure situation concerning land application of residuals and poultry litter is described in the following DEP Memorandum dated August 9,1999 about "Residuals and Poultry Litter Loadings to the Lake Okeechobee Basin".> DEP Memorandum (pdf) |
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