Biosolids Landspreading Program
Biosolids Fact Sheet
Biosolids are the solid and semi solid constituents composed mostly of cellulose that remains after sewage has undergone the treatment process in a wastewater treatment facility. Biosolids are tested for suitability and criteria specific for the allowed use as a soil amendment. Biosolids are tested for heavy metals and nitrogen constituents to prevent pollution associated with over application. Standards are established by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board regulates the land application of biosolids onto farmland within Solano County. Solano County Department of Resource Management further regulates the land application of biosolids onto farmland, and has established additional requirements through Solano County Code, Chapter 25.

The Solano County biosolids program involves onsite inspections to ensure land application is occurring in a manner protective of the environment and public health; review of reports and data to ensure biosolids material meets minimumn standards for metals; and partnerships with the scientific community and other stakeholders to advance our knowledge regarding potential impacts and benefits of land application of biosolids.  The Department of Resource Management has prepared a Year End Biosolids Report that details the activities of the biosolids program for the previous year and highlights ongoing studies.

Complaints regarding odors, insects, health problems and land application practices will be addressed. Individuals making health complaints should inform their physician and this Department. A 24-hour complaint phone line is established at (866) 329-0932. Please leave a message on the 24-hour complaint phone line. You will be prompted a series of options to leave a complaint and may choose to have your complaint heard the next business day, or request a return call as soon as practical.

You may submit a complaint electronically utilizing the Complaint Feedback Form for Biosolids and Landfills