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 MattTaylor@aquaenviro.co.uk | 07833 463711

AquaEnviro,8AppletonCourt,CalderPark,Wakefield,WF27AR,UK

+44(0)1924242255|www.aquaenviro.co.uk