The Synagro nationwide team is fully committed to environmental protection, high standards of operations and meeting and/or exceeding all regulatory requirements. Regulations that ensure the safe and responsible recycling of biosolids have been in effect since the 1970’s. The Clean Water Act amendments of 1977 and 1987 require comprehensive controls on biosolids recycling. More directly, the EPA Biosolids Rule of 1993 establishes biosolids quality requirements and encourages recycling biosolids.
By following federal, state and local regulations, municipalities and companies such as Synagro can safely recycle biosolids for the benefit of farms, forests, and landscaping – all of which improves soil properties and helps the environment.
The use of biosolids as a soil amendment is beneficial to farmers, municipalities and communities across the nation. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) supports the recycling of biosolids as an environmentally safe method to reuse the plant available nutrients and organic matter. Organic matter is the most significant factor in giving the soil a spongy texture so it holds water and nutrients preventing them from running off and causing erosion.
All of us at Synagro are proud to be an active part of helping to create a more sustainable environment. Synagro’s services and operational practices consistently conform to both regulatory requirements and the broader commitment to address all aspects of protection of the environment.
For more information about various Biosolids Regulations, please check the links below:
- A Plain English Guide to the EPA Part 503 Biosolids Rule
EPA - A plain English Guide to the EPA Part 503 Biosolids Rule
- State Biosolids Regulations
