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City warns Senate Bill 3’s biosolids limits could cost Tulsa millions; staff urges science‑based approach
Summary
Water and Sewer staff told the committee that Senate Bill 3, which would phase in and ultimately ban land application of biosolids containing PFAS, could require Tulsa to spend tens of millions of dollars on treatment and disposal and add roughly $10 million a year in operating costs if enacted as drafted.
Water and Sewer department staff briefed the committee about Senate Bill 3, legislation addressing PFAS in biosolids that had passed the state senate by a 42–4 vote and was headed for house committee consideration. Eric Lee, director of water and sewer, and department staff described the division of biosolids management and the potential operational and budgetary impacts if the bill’s timelines and restrictions are enacted as written.
Water and Sewer staff explained biosolids are semi‑solid byproducts of wastewater treatment that the city currently land‑applies to agricultural sites in the region or uses in composting; the department follows federal regulations (40 CFR Part 503) and produces Class B biosolids. Staff said land application is a common…
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