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Wasatch Front wastewater agencies seek tens of thousands of acres for long‑term biosolids land application
Summary
Central Valley Water Reclamation and partners told the committee they expect biosolids production to rise ~30% and seek 50,000–70,000 acres of non‑developable, vegetated land (ideally within ~75 miles) for long‑term land application to avoid costly landfill disposal and preserve nutrient reuse.
Public wastewater agencies representing much of the Wasatch Front informed the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Interim Committee that they need a 50‑ to 100‑year plan for biosolids disposal as private land that now receives biosolids is being developed.
Phil Peck, general manager of Central Valley Water Reclamation, said the coalition of 17 treatment plants serves about 2.75 million Utah residents and produces roughly 42,000 dry metric tons of…
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