Michigan's Biosolids ProgramThe Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) encourages the use of Biosolids (also known as sewage sludge) to enhance agricultural and silvicultural production in Michigan. Almost all Biosolids that are land applied in Michigan are used to grow crops on sites at agronomic application rates approved by the EGLE. Biosolids are also used to provide nutrients and soil conditioning in mine reclamation programs, tree farms, and forest lands.
This page can be accessed as www.mi.gov/biosolids
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Information
- Biosolids Definition
- Biosolids Program Defined
- Biosolids Program Staff Map
- MiWaters - web-based permitting and compliance
- FAQs for Biosolids Regulated Entities
- Biosolids General Permit
- Biosolids video
- Biosolids Land Application Information
- Biosolids Land Reclamation Photo Gallery
- Biosolids Microbiology Photo Gallery
- EPA Process Design Manual - Biosolids Monitoring and Sampling
- MSU Extension - Soil Sampling Bulletin E-498
Laws & Rules
Related Links
- Cornell University, Department of Horticulture - Using Organic Matter in the Garden
- Cornell University, The Beneficial Uses of Biosolids/Sludge
- Hazardous Materials in Commercial Fertilizers - Rutgers University Extension
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - Land Application Permitting
- MSU Extension - Applying Biosolids to Land in Michigan
- MSU Extension - Utilizing Biosolids on Agricultural Land
- Metals in Fertilizers - Washington State
- Michigan Department of Agriculture Biosolids page
- Michigan Water Environment Association
- Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association
- NRCS Nutrient Management program
- National Academy of Sciences - Water Information Center
- National Biosolids Partnership
- North East Biosolids & Residuals Association
- Ohio EPA Biosolids Program
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture - Biosolids Information
- Penn State University Bulletin - Use of Biosolids in crop production
- Penn State University Bulletin - What is Sewage Sludge and what can be done with it?
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Biosolids Program
- US EPA Biosolids
- United States Department of Agriculture Research - Manure and Byproduct Utilization
- University of Missouri Extension - Biosolids Publications
- University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County
- Virginia Biosolids Council - home page
- Washington State University
- Water Environment Federation - Biosolids Knowledge Center
- Water Environment Federation Q&A/Fact Sheet "Land Application and Composting of Biosolids"
