Sludge Again A Problem In Raleigh Creek

Submitted by nimda on Mon, 05/25/2009 - 10:18

Superbugs thriving in wastewater treatment plants

Submitted by nimda on Fri, 05/22/2009 - 14:03

by Kate Melville

In the first study of its kind, University of Michigan researchers have established that wastewater treatment plants are providing a perfect environment for the emergence of antibiotic-resistant superbugs that eventually end up in neighboring streams and lakes.

Simulating pharmaceutical and personal care product transport

Submitted by nimda on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 22:06

Date:5/19/2009

MADISON, WI, MAY 18, 2009 Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) carried in biosolids (i.e., treated sewage sludge) may reach surface waters or groundwater when these materials are applied as fertilizer to agricultural land. During the high flow conditions created by land application of liquid municipal biosolids (LMB) the residence time of solutes in soil macropores may be too short for sorption equilibration which increases the risk for leaching. Physically based solute transport simulation models are widely used in environmental risk assessment for pesticides. These models may also be applicable for PPCPs when their physical and chemical properties and soil dissipation characteristics are available. However, these models do not account for non-equilibrium sorption in soil macropores. The model MACRO is one of the models used in environmental risk assessments for pesticides and may have potential as an environmental risk assessment tool for PPCPs.

Are you eating a SLUDGE DIET!?

Submitted by nimda on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 07:04

It was dumped in the ocean until it killed fish and other ocean life - now it's being spread on farmlands in N.C. Hear how sewage sludge or 'free fertilizer' may be affecting our health and environment...

Come to the premiere showing of 'Sludge Diet', a 50-minute Canadian-produced film documentary

FREE admission!

Locations:

  • Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro, Tues. May 12
  • Carrboro Century Center, Tues. May 19
  • Burlington Public Library, Wed. May 20
  • UCLA Community Center, Hwy. 87, Thurs May 21
  • Graham Public Library, Fri. May 22

Movie times: 7-8:30 p.m. all locations

For more information:
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League / NC Healthy Communities, Telephone: 336-525-2003 Email: sdayton at swcp.com

OR

Sewage Sludge Action Network: 919-270-7534
Email: myradotson at hottmail.com

If you would like a free showing of 'Sludge Diet' for your group or organization, please contact Sue Dayton Tel. (336) 525-2003 or Email: sdayton at swcp.com