Biosolids completes a natural cycle in the environment. Just imagine a cow. It eats the grass, then poos, the poos used to make new grass. Nutrients are found in biosolids, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and also minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulfur and zinc, which are necessary for crop production and growth. The use of biosolids reduces the farmer's production costs and replenishes the organic matter that has been depleted over time. The organic matter improves soil structure by increasing the soil's ability to absorb and store moisture.
Biosolids are a good thing. We put waste to good use instead of leaving it out a dump and landfills. It helps in the growth of plants. Its kinda cool how our poo bloomed out greens. Biosolids should be used by everyone. It helps maintain our biodiversity by recycling.
Reference :
Biosolids: FAQ - http://www.cwwa.ca/faqbiosolids_e.asp
Wastewater Process - http://www.epcor.ca/en-ca/about-epcor/operations/operations-alberta/Edmonton/gold-bar/Pages/wastewater-treatment-process.aspx
Fascinating how everything is just one huge cycle leading to another, isn't it? Poo can make food grow, which in turn food makes us poo. This cycle is the future, and is totally do-able seeing as waste is constantly in production and leaving our bodies in some form or another. The idea that we are not only recycling water in the waste water treatment but also biosolids is a great thing. We as a community and as the new age are finding new ways to improve our environmental standards and are going above and beyond what has been done in the past. It's just great to see that we are finally using our heads and trying to put certain environmental needs ahead of economical needs.
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