City of Los Angeles Biosolids Management Program

DERRICK K. LEE, EMS Coordinator, Bureau of Sanitation, City of Los Angeles

Monday, November 02, 2009
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
La Kretz Hall 110

Biosolids are the nutrient–rich organic byproducts resulting from wastewater treatment. Biosolids are not raw human waste and do not include ash from incinerators, grit and screenings collected during preliminary treatment of wastewater, industrial residues, municipal solid waste, or hazardous waste. Biosolids can take several forms, including a liquid, a rich moist soil, a dried pellet, or compost.  The presentation will briefly explain how the City of Los Angeles manages its biosolids and some of the current environmental issues the City is facing at this time.