Press Releases

We have created this newsletter to keep our members up to date with all the latest information, research and news.

Click on the following article titles for the full story from recent NEBRA newsletters.

06/13/2008 - Associated Press Corrects Its Story About Baltimore Biosolids Compost Research
Last Updated: -0/7-/2008

04/25/2008 - NEBRA Response to NPR Interviews with John Heilprin and Dr. Michael Klag
Last Updated: -0/4-/2008

04/22/2008 - NEBRA Releases Greenhouse Gas Comparative Analysis
Last Updated: -0/4-/2008

04/15/2008 - Associated Press Publishes Additional Biosolids Stories
Last Updated: -0/6-/2008

04/04/2008 - Highlights from the WEF Residuals & Biosolids Conference in Philadelphia
Last Updated: -0/4-/2008

03/31/2008 - Ongoing Interest in PPCPs in Wastewater & Biosolids
Last Updated: -0/4-/2008

03/30/2008 - Halifax Harbor Finally Gets Treatment
Last Updated: -0/7-/2008

03/29/2008 - Murray McBride Takes the Lead at Cornell Waste Management Institute
Last Updated: -0/4-/2008

03/28/2008 - AP Story About a Georgia Court Decision
Last Updated: -0/4-/2008

01/28/2008 - U. S. EPA Posts New Test Methods For Contaminants
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01/24/2008 - Adieu 2007…
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01/24/2008 - New England Legislation Peripherally Affecting Biosolids and Residuals
Last Updated: -0/1-/2008

01/24/2008 - Seabrook, NH May Pioneer Another Sludge Reduction Technology
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01/24/2008 - WERF Finishes Protocol for Responding to Reports of Symptoms of Illness
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01/24/2008 - Virginia Biosolids Oversight Changes Hands
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01/24/2008 - U. S. EPA Sends Report on Wastewater Infrastructure Needs to Congress
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01/24/2008 - In December, the magazine URBA, of an association of municipalities in Québec, published an article on “Sludge: The Black Sheep of Recycling”
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01/24/2008 - GSI Environnement, a subsidiary of EnGlobe Corp.,has been awarded a five-year exclusive contract by Kruger Inc.
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01/24/2008 - New “Guidelines for Pathogen Control at Organic Material Processing Facilities” is now available.
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01/17/2008 - Brown to Green: Biosolids and Residuals Management Reaches for Sustainability
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11/21/2007 - New England Organics Receives Grant for Anaerobic Digestion Feasibility Study
Last Updated: -0/1-/2008

11/21/2007 - Final Report Issued by NH Commission on Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG)
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11/21/2007 - Halifax Wastewater Treatment Facility Poised to Begin Operations
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11/21/2007 - Ontario Proposes Revisions to Non-Agricultural Source Materials Regulations
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11/21/2007 - ABC Creates Standing Committee for Biosolids Land Applier Certification Program
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11/21/2007 - Update on Pathogen Reactivation & Regrowth Research
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11/21/2007 - Judge Orders Kern County, CA to Pay Attorney Fees
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11/21/2007 - Update on New Hampshire Legislative Commission on Sewage, Solids, & Septage
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10/31/2007 - Gaining Perspective on Water and Wastewater Issues
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10/31/2007 - WEAO Peers Into the Future
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10/31/2007 - Moving Forward Wastewater Biosolids Sustainability
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10/31/2007 - Canadian Biosolids Partnership Grows
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10/31/2007 - The Best Biosolids - Tip for the Trade
Last Updated: -1/1-/2007

10/31/2007 - Prince Edward Island compost dispute
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10/31/2007 - New resource on new technologies
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10/01/2007 - NEBRA Response to Film "Sludge Diet" ("Tabou(e)!")
Last Updated: -1/0-/2007

09/26/2007 - Vermont Update: Biosolids Recycling Rate Drops, Wood Ash Regulated
Last Updated: -0/9-/2007

09/26/2007 - New NH Study Commission Begins Review of Sewage, Sludge, and Septage Management
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09/26/2007 - New U. S. EPA Procurement Rule Encourages Use of Biosolids and Manure Composts
Last Updated: -0/9-/2007

09/26/2007 - Update on ABC Biosolids Land Applier Certification Program
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09/26/2007 - Milwaukee Dealing with Contaminated Batch of Biosolids Pellets
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09/26/2007 - Update on Augusta, GA Lawsuits Over Biosolids Use on Dairy Farms
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09/26/2007 - Kern County, CA Appeals Overturning of Biosolids Ordinance
Last Updated: -0/9-/2007

07/25/2007 - Synagro Completes Woonsocket Incinerator Upgrades
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07/25/2007 - Brunswick, ME Adopts Revised Lawn Care Ordinance Allowing Biosolids
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07/25/2007 - Maine Farm Subjected to Enforcement Under New Federal CAFO Regulations
Last Updated: -0/8-/2007

06/25/2007 - Worlds Biosolids Conference Comes to North America
Last Updated: -0/8-/2007

06/25/2007 - GMSC Compost Facility – Working Towards a Sustainable Future
Last Updated: -0/8-/2007

06/25/2007 - NEBRA Well Represented at IWA Biosolids Conference
Last Updated: -0/8-/2007

06/14/2007 - NH Legislature Lends Cautious Support to Current Biosolids Management
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

06/14/2007 - Asbestos Mine Being Reclaimed
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06/01/2007 - Brunswick, ME Biosolids Ban Annulled by Court
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

06/01/2007 - New Hampshire Adopts Updated Regulations
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

06/01/2007 - Federal Guidance Issued Regarding Unused Drugs
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04/17/2007 - Biosolids in the U.S. - A New National Report.
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

04/02/2007 - Brunswick, ME Seeks Judgment on Biosolids Compost Restriction
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

04/02/2007 - USCC Honors Compost Specialist Chris Bales
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

04/02/2007 - NH Legislature Addresses Biosolids Bills and Regulations
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

04/02/2007 - Winnipesaukee River Basin Program Awarded Funding to Evaluate Regional Septage Treatment
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

02/01/2007 - Biosolids Recycling Meets Challenges in Quebec
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

02/01/2007 - New Hampshire Legislation 2007
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02/01/2007 - Virginia County Considers Unusual Legal Actions About Biosolids
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02/01/2007 - New NH DES Commissioner Burack Signs Biosolids Rules
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

02/01/2007 - Changes in Leadership at VT Agency of Natural Resources
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12/12/2006 - Legal Battles Over Biosolids/Sludge Continue Here and There... VA... Kern County
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

12/12/2006 - Update on Use of Biosolids Compost in Brunswick, Maine
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

12/12/2006 - New Hampshire Legislation 2007
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

12/12/2006 - NEIWPCC Guide to Biosolids Sampling
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

11/09/2006 - Brunswick Splits on Biosolids Compost Referendum
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

11/09/2006 - Los Angeles and Other Plaintiffs Are Supported By Court
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

09/20/2006 - NH Opens Rulemaking on Biosolids Regulations
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

09/20/2006 - Update: Organic Chemical Contaminants in Biosolids – More Research Results
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09/20/2006 - Vermont Begins Biosolids Rulemaking
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

09/20/2006 - NH Policy of Charging Different Rates for Septage From Towns With Biosolids Bans Is Challenged
Last Updated: -0/7-/2007

08/05/2006 - Advancing Land Reclamation in Massachusetts
Last Updated: -0/9-/2006

07/26/2006 - NEBRA Comments Regarding NH-DES Proposed Biosolids Rule Changes, July 2006
Last Updated: -0/8-/2006

05/24/2006 - NEBRA Spring Tours Provide Insights on Wastewater, Biosolids, and Septage Management
Last Updated: -0/5-/2006

05/23/2006 - Introducing new NEBRA staff person Kristy Crawford
Last Updated: -0/5-/2006

05/22/2006 - Tabou(e), a Documentary Concerned About Biosolids, Airs in Quebec
Last Updated: -0/3-/2007

03/22/2006 - Pharmaceuticals Are An Increasing Focus - What Does This Mean For Biosolids Recycling?
Last Updated: -0/3-/2006

03/15/2006 - "Sludge" or "Biosolids"? Official Usage of the Term "Biosolids"
Last Updated: -1/1-/2007

10/15/2005 - HOT and COLD - The 2005 New England Residuals and Biosolids Conference
Last Updated: -1/0-/2005

10/13/2005 - NEBRA Welcomes Intern Elizabeth Dziezyk
Last Updated: -1/0-/2005

10/11/2005 - Research Finds Low Risk of Microbial Infection from Biosolids Land Application
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10/10/2005 - NHWPCA Hosts Tours of MWRA’s Deer Island
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08/04/2005 - How Biosolids Are Produced and Recycled in New England - a slide show
Last Updated: -1/0-/2005

05/20/2005 - University of Maine Releases White Paper on Biosolids Management in Maine
Last Updated: -1/0-/2005

05/15/2005 - The Latest on Pathogens & Pathogen Treatment
Last Updated: -0/6-/2005

05/13/2005 - Risk Perception and Stakeholder Involvement Paper Available Here
Last Updated: -0/7-/2005

03/10/2005 - Nova Scotia Faces Challenges As it Builds Biosolids Program
Last Updated: -0/7-/2005

02/21/2005 - Crapshoot: A Film That Critiques Wastewater Treatment & Biosolids Recycling
Last Updated: -0/6-/2005

12/02/2004 - NH Supreme Court Upholds Local Biosolids Ordinance
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

12/01/2004 - New Board Members Elected at 2004 NEBRA Annual Meeting
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

11/15/2004 - The NEBRA / NEWEA Residuals Management Conference 2004
Last Updated: -0/1-/2005

10/10/2004 - Maine Master Gardeners Enhance Highways
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

06/30/2004 - Public Perception, Communications, and Stakeholder Involvement - Powerpoint presentation available here!
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

01/15/2004 - EPA Responds to Center for Food Safety Petition
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

08/01/2003 - Researchers Study Bioaerosols at Class B Land Application Sites
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

06/15/2003 - NH Compost Association Celebrates Compost Awareness Week
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

06/01/2003 - NEBRA and MWWCA Respond to Toxics Action Center
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12/15/2002 - Northeast Residuals & Biosolids Conference, November 02: Highlights
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

09/30/2002 - National Research Council Chair Issues Clarification
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

04/01/2002 - New New York Biosolids Regulations Take Effect
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

03/01/2002 - UNH/McDowell Groundwater Monitoring Final Report Delivered to NH-DES
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

11/15/2000 - NEBRA Letter to Editor Published in USA Today
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

11/14/2000 - References Regarding USA Today Allegations of Harm from Biosolids
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

09/01/2000 - Biosolids Legislation 2000: New Hampshire
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

06/15/2000 - 2000 Biosolids Recycling Day in NH - A Talk by NEBRA Coordinator, Ned Beecher, May 16, 2000
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

06/01/2000 - MA Secretary of Environmental Affairs Calls for More Biosolids Recycling
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

03/15/2000 - NEBRA’s Third Annual Meeting Held at WEF’s National Biosolids Conference in Boston
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

03/01/2000 - NH Municipal Association Publishes Rebuttal to NH Sierra Club "Sludge" Paper
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

11/02/1999 - NEBRA Encourages Strong State Biosolids Programs
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

05/01/1999 - Trace organic chemical pollutants in biosolids
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004

04/01/1999 - Commentary: RENEWing our commitment
Last Updated: -1/2-/2004


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