In the world of biosolids, field trips are not just for kids anymore. At the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago, regular Field Days allow the district to get the word out about the beneficial use of biosolids.
"Field Days target users in the Chicago Metro area who are using our dried biosolids as fertilizer and soil amendment," says Albert Cox, MWRD soil scientist. "This includes schools, golf courses and park districts."
MWRD produces about 165,000 dry tons per year of Class A biosolids among four of its seven water reclamation plants.
