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Public Works seeks renewal of long‑running biosolids land‑application agreements; officials cite cost savings
Summary
Public Works presented renewals of multiple agreements to land‑apply treated biosolids to agricultural fields, saying the program saves the city approximately $2.3 million annually compared with landfill disposal.
The Omaha Public Works Department outlined a long‑standing program to land‑apply treated biosolids (stabilized sewage sludge) to agricultural fields and asked the council to renew 19 related agreements that have been used for decades.
Why it matters: City officials said the land‑application program is a cost‑saving alternative to disposal in landfills and benefits surrounding farmers by providing a…
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