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In order to better meet your needs as current and future ANZBP members, we ask that you take a few minutes to complete our member survey. Results will be shared in our next newsletter and direct our business plan for the year to come.

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Technical issues

You may have noticed that the ANZBP website and inbox have been experiencing some issues over recent months. We have restored full functionality to the inbox and are working on website updates at present. If you notice any issues, please do not hesitate to get in touch via admin@biosolids.com.au as we want to ensure all our systems best meet our member needs.

Launch of the ANZBP Literature Compendium 2016

We are pleased to announce the latest update of the ANZBP Literature Compendium (2016). The Literature Compendium catalogues all of the biosolids research papers over the past 10 years. This comprehensive database enables you to have up-to-date access to research from across the industry, readily searchable by title, institution, author and subject area, and ranked according to the publication's status, i.e. whether the document is peer reviewed.

Additionally, a summary report on the state of research and leading edge developments within relevant fields has been developed for quick reference. This report also identifies research gaps, which helps to inform future research for both the ANZBP and our members own research efforts.

To see the compendium please log into the members’ site

Publication of the 2015 National Biosolids Survey results

The 2015 biosolids survey results are now available. The survey reviewed the production and use of biosolids across Australia with details on production volumes by each state, how biosolids are stabilised and dewatered, and the end use.

This biennial survey provides the most accurate information on biosolids production, processing and use in Australia, and forms a key part of communication around biosolids with the public and government stakeholders.

To see the results please log into the members’ site

Other ANZBP Publications and Resources

Don’t forget, the ANZBP website is full of great resources for both members and non-members including:

- Community engagement and media tools
- Biosolids case studies
- Legal register
- Microbial safety resources
- Odour management resources
- Chemical contaminants resources
- Carbon & climate change resources

To see the reports please log into the members’ site

NSW Environmental Guidelines in the Use and Disposal of Biosolids Products

The NSW EPA has recently closed its tendering process for the delivery of reviews of their Environmental Guidelines in the Use and Disposal of Biosolids Products. The series of three reviews will examine pathogens, contaminants and material stability. ANZBP have approached the NSW EPA to act as a key stakeholder in these projects, and as discussions progress we will look to bring you the latest updates and outcomes.

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ISO/TC 275 Sludge recovery, recycling, treatment and disposal

Projects have reached approval stage for the development of ISO standards for sludge recovery, recycling, treatment and disposal. Covering guidelines for the operation of anaerobic digestion facilities, land applications, thickening and dewatering and the thermal treatment of sludge. You can follow project progress via the ISO standards development webpage, and we will be sure to bring you regular updates as the project program progresses.

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Latest stories in the media

Australia
Mining the waters: Wastewater is increasingly being thought of as an asset, thanks to energy generation projects, but what of efforts to monetise the recovery of mineral resources?
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Western Treatment Plant defies old stereotypes: There’s more to the Western Treatment Plant than meets the eye.
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Treated sewage product biosolids gives Darling Downs cropping land valuable boost: Most people see sewage as waste, but for farmers on Queensland's Darling Downs, it has proved a valuable asset.
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New Zealand
Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant opens to visitors: More than 200 people from across the region came along to see Watercare's Mangere wastewater treatment plant in action on three open days.
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USA
(blog) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority getting into recycling in a big way: Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has moved into recycling in a big way with its Compost facility and the $9.5 million, state-of-the-art Interim Materials Recycling Facility under construction at the Perdido Landfill.
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Benner Township Water Authority asks for end to biosolids spread: Biosolids application has become a hot-button topic in Benner Township this year.
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Residents feel abandoned in biosolids battle: Health problems persist as dust continues to fall, they say.
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Canada
Southern Ontario sewage helps Sudbury nickel miner regreen its tailings: As part of a green solution to mining pollution, truckloads of sewage are heading to nickel miner Vale's tailings ponds in Sudbury.
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Events

IWES Gold Coast 2016 - 14-15 July 2016
Mantra Legends Hotel, Gold Coast

Anaerobic Digestion – Sustainable Biosolids Management
Anaerobic digestion has emerged as one of the leading methods for biosolids conditioning, as it produces a better quality product, has relatively low cost components, and is well established. As a process, it is well understood, and simple. However, much of this knowledge has not been widely taught, and there is still a perception that anaerobic digestion is a difficult process.

In this course, IWES will dispel this, as well as other myths, and show that anaerobic digestion is a simple, robust process, that is easy to design, operate, and control for a high quality gas and solid product. 

Australian Water Association Technical Seminar - 3 August 2016
Ship Inn, South Brisbane

Hear ANZBP Board member Kelly Hopewell share insights gained on her Churchill Fellowship study tour which examined innovations in biosolids pre-treatment technologies across ten sites in the UK, USA and Chile.

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