While undergoing treatment at a capable wastewater facility, organic wastes found in wastewater are broken down by bacteria and other microorganisms into simpler components.
Once this "digestion" process is complete, the remaining organic matter is then treated and tested to ensure it meets strict federal regulations and quality standards. The resulting nutrient-rich material is known as biosolids.
A beneficial resource, containing essential plant nutrients and organic matter, biosolids can be converted into fertilizer or soil conditioner for use in farming, home gardening—even golf courses. This helps reduce the need for commercial fertilizers that are energy-intensive to produce and may present quality and environmental issues.