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| Managing Our Biosolids |
you should know...
Our site has been updated and upgraded, and we’d like to know what you think. You can take our survey HERE. The City has completed an audit of our biosolids EMS program. The re-verification audit was performed on August 12-15, 2008, by the independent audit firm, KEMA-Registered Quality Inc. The auditors verified that the City’s biosolids program meets the requirements of National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) EMS program and recommended continued certification in the NBP EMS program at the Platinum Level status. To view a summary of the findings and the final audit report click here. This site was updated on October 31, 2008 | IntroductionStrict quality control procedures and regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws are followed for the production and use of biosolids. Farmers use some of the biosolids as a soil amendment and fertilizing material and some are mixed with green materials and other organics to produce compost. The City currently manages it biosolids through land application and composting. Also the City is investigating a new and innovation option, deep well injection of biosolids to produce renewable energy. Various technologies are being developed and proposals are continuously being reviewed by City staff.
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| contact | For more information, call (310) 648-5877 or send your questions and comments to San.BiosolidsEMS@lacity.org |  CITYWIDE SERVICES DIAL 3-1-1 |   |
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