Biosolids 101 - Sorting through the Muck: Biosolids.  In the United States, more than 19,000 municipal treatment facilities generate 7 million dry tons of this nutrient-rich material every year.  They spend $1.1 billion to treat and dispose of the stuff.  Over 80 percent of it is recycled and reused.

Digester Gas Provides Savings: Digester gas is a source of free energy that can greatly reduce operating costs for wastewater treatment facilities. As the cost of natural gas and other fuel alternatives continues to soar more facilities are reviewing their strategies for handling digester gas.

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