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Biosolids Assurance Scheme
The BAS brings together all aspects of biosolids production and recycling. The scheme increases the security of the agricultural landbank by demonstrating that biosolids are always of the required quality and used responsibly. Aqua Enviro can assist with all elements of BAS compliance, including:
•HACCPplanning•Selectionofpathogenmanagementoptions•Sourcematerialriskassessments•Pre-auditcheckstoassistwithinitial and ongoing accreditation
AquaEnviro,8AppletonCourt,CalderPark,Wakefield,WF27AR,UK
+44(0)1924242255|www.aquaenviro.co.uk
Maximising value to farmers and growers
Withincreasingconfidenceinthequalityandbenefitsofbiosolids,thereareopportunitiesforallWaterCompaniestoincreasetheirrevenues–whetherbystarting to charge, varying charges or offering additional services.However,itisvitaltoensurethatanychangeinapproachismanaged–toretainexistingcustomersand recruit new ones. Aqua Enviro are ideally placed to: •Adviseondifferentsupply/servicemodels•Developmarketingstrategiesforbiosolids•Deviseandimplementa‘value-added’service to farmers • Investigateandrecommendapproachesto overcomeanylocalconstraintstobiosolids’use
New products, markets and regulatory support
ManyWaterCompaniesarelookingatwaystoreducerisk by developing alternative markets for biosolids. These include land restoration, soil manufacture, and fertilisermanufacture–amongstothers.AquaEnvirocan: •Provideadviceandregulatoryassistanceforthe use of biosolids in land restoration• Identifyhigh-valueusesforbiosolids,assistwith business case development, regulatory requirements, product formulation and marketing strategies
Maximising value from biosolids
New products, markets and regulatory support
Bespoke in-house training
Expert advice: optioneering, optimisation, and dispute resolution
HACCP and treatment
options for BAS compliance
Optimising dewaterability
and stackability
Maximising value to
farmers and growers
Understanding and optimising dewaterability Efficientdewateringiskeytosubsequentmanagementofbiosolids.Whilsttheinteractionbetweendifferentphysical and chemical techniques is well documented, thisgeneralknowledgedoesn’tgiveanindicationofhowdewaterableanyspecificsludgemightbe–orhowwell any individual dewatering process is operating. UsingAquaEnviro’sbespokeDewateringOptimisationTester(DOT)wecan: •Assesstheultimatedewaterabilityofasludge•Comparepotentialandactual dewatering performance•Robustlydeterminethepotentialsuccess of new dewatering approaches
Understanding and improving stackability
The stackability of biosolids is vital when storing it for any lengthoftime,eitheronsiteorinfield.Slumpedandspreadingfieldheapscandamagegrowingcrops,resultinfinesforthefarmerorevenfinesfromtheEnvironmentAgency.Usingourownpioneeringmethod,AquaEnvirocan: •Quantifythestackabilityofbiosolidsandothersludges•Comparestackabilitywithbenchmarkmaterials•Recommendandmonitortheimpactofprocess changes on the stackability of biosolids (in conjunction with our dewaterability testing)
Training
Aqua Enviro offer a range of training courses that can be tailored and delivered directly to relevant staff. Theseareoftenbespoketoindividualcompany’s needs, but topics include: •Marketingoforganicmaterialsintoagricultural andnon-agriculturalmarkets• Introductionstothefarmingsector,coveringrelevant regulationsandguidance–aswellashighlighting approaching changes that could impact on biosolids’use•Useoflimeinsludgesanitisation• Improvementsinsludgequality
Ad-hoc expert advice
AquaEnvirohasworkedwithWaterCompaniesandbiosolids for more than a decade, meaning that we are well placed to provide strategic consultancy and advice inthissector.Combinedwithourin-houselaboratoryservices, we can assist with: •Novelprocessdevelopment/demonstration/piloting•Expertwitness• Independenttechnicalduediligence
MatthasbeenworkingwithWaterCompaniesforovertenyears.DuringthistimeheprovidedtechnicaladviceduringthedevelopmentoftheBASscheme,helpeddeveloptheBiosolidsNutrientManagementMatrix,participatedandlednumerousUKWIRandWaterIndustryresearchprojectsandprovidedtechnicalassistancetonumerousWaterCompaniesonvariousaspectsofbiosolidsrecycling(includingHACCP,biosolidsmarketing,regulatorycomplianceetc.).Mattalsoprovidespermittingsupportfortheuseofbiosolidsinlandrestoration.HeisanexperiencedFACTSqualitiedadvisorandanexperiencedpublicspeaker/trainer.
For more information on these services please contact:
Matt Taylor [email protected] | 07833 463711
AquaEnviro,8AppletonCourt,CalderPark,Wakefield,WF27AR,UK
+44(0)1924242255|www.aquaenviro.co.uk