Biosolids Resource Recovery

Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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The latest biosolids articles, videos, and other content from throughout the organization and across the water sector.

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Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Studybook, 3rd Edition

Expand your knowledge of wastewater collection systems operation and prepare for certification examinations

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Around the Exhibition: Badger Meter

BlueEdge™ is the complete Badger Meter portfolio in action: a transformative suite of solutions designed to drive visibility and optimization of assets.

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Around the Exhibition: Xylem

Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua simplifies the way utility operators and managers get the information they need when they need it.

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Around the Exhibition: Wager Company

Chief among the drivers for Wager Company’s innovations is to make systems simple to use and long-lasting.

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Around the Exhibition: Blue-White Industries

WEFTEC Live met with Rob Gledhill, President and CEO of Blue-White Industries, to discuss his enthusiasm for WEFTEC 2024 and highlight the innovative technologies ...

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Around the Exhibition: Teledyne Water

Teledyne ISCO has developed a kit to make PFAS sampling easy.

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Featured Biosolids Resources

The featured resources below are just a sample of everything WEF has to offer. Search our entire website and technical resource database for more. Also, check out the Biosolids Resources website for additional information.

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Biosolids National Convening

Get the results of this strategic conversation among biosolids practitioners and experts on how to prepare for the future, position programs to address current and emerging challenges, and take advantage of opportunities.

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Biosolids Communication Toolkit

This comprehensive toolkit is a resource for communicating about biosolids in ways that are factual, science-based, and easily understandable by those who might be hearing about biosolids for the first time.

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PFAS Cost Analysis Technical Report

This technical report, Cost Analysis of the Impacts on Municipal Utilities and Biosolids Management to Address PFAS Contamination, examines the effects of PFAS policies and regulations on municipal utilities and biosolids management entities.

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Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II

Subtitled, Solids Handling and Support Systems, this resource covers all aspects of solids handling and support systems and helps operators prepare for the first three levels of certification examinations.

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Find the Biosolids Communities You Need

RESIDUALS AND BIOSOLIDS COMMUNITY (RBC)

The RBC develops and promotes cost-effective practices and policies in biosolids and energy technologies associated with municipal, agricultural, and industrial wastewater residuals for the protection of the environment. RBC advances the industry through recruiting, mentoring, and developing the residuals and biosolids profession.

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AIR QUALITY AND ODOR CONTROL COMMUNITY

This community shall develop, recommend, and conduct programs to promote general improvement in reducing air quality and odor emissions impacts related to water quality, biosolids handling, treatment and disposal, and wastewater treatment and collection.

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Connect with our community of water professionals who ensure that our local communities have access to clean water that protects public health. Explore our member benefits and find the membership type that’s right for you.

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This virtual workspace, called WEFUnity, empowers WEF members to network and collaborate in an online environment.

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EXPLORE ALL PRACTICE AREAS

WEF is a source of high-quality technical resources featuring the latest research, news, and education. WEF's members and other credible resources have created and compiled this information into the Practice Area groupings listed in the dropdown menu.

Industrial Water Resources

Industries treat and reuse wastewater and process water as well as provide environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment while reducing costs and maintaining value for their businesses.

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Operations

From hands-on-training and leadership opportunities, such as Operations Challenge, to online training, such as the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF provides operators with many opportunities to advance on-the-job knowledge and develop their careers.

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Utility Management

To respond to myriad daily challenges faced by water and wastewater utility leaders, WEF continuously works with its members and partners to develop a variety of management initiatives; resources; and educational, training, and networking opportunities.

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Biosolids Resource Recovery

Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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Collection Systems and Conveyance

The system of underground pipes and maintenance structures that convey wastewater has brought dramatic improvements to public health. Most sewers carry wastes from households and commercial establishments and are referred to as sanitary sewers.

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Government & Regulatory Affairs

WEF advocacy activities aim to educate WEF members and the water sector on public policy issues related to water quality and resources and equip them to play a greater role in water policy discussions.

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Public Health

The water sector and its systems protect public and ecological health. Using the data that can be collected through smart water technologies provides additional insights to address complex public health issues.

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Stormwater & Watershed Management

Take a comprehensive look at how all water resources, including uplands, drainage basins, wetlands, stormwater, surface water, and groundwater interact.

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Water & Wastewater Treatment

More than 16,000 publicly owned water resource recovery facilities operate in the United States. Skilled engineers and operators work together to ensure new and updated facilities continue to protect public health and the environment.

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