BACWA is profiling current biosolids trends throughout our Region. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions regarding your agency’s biosolids recycling activities. BACWA will compile the data and distribute to enable all of its members to gain insight into Regional biosolids recycling activities.

The intent of this survey is to quantify specific biosolids information from BACWA's agencies in order to identify current industry trends for the following issues:

• Biosolids production volumes
• Dewatering technologies employed
• Biosolids management technologies and destinations
• Biosolids management and transportation rates
• Agency challenges
• Agencies' 5-year and 10-year biosolids management plans
• Biosolids marketing efforts
• Identify social media outlets for biosolids marketing

Additionally, developing regulations are increasing the likelihood that landfill disposal of biosolids, as well as the use of biosolids as alternative daily cover, will be phased out by 2025. This survey will help our agencies better understand the current and potential future uses for biosolids. 

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* 1. Name of agency

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* 2. Name of respondent

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* 3. Respondent email address

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* 4. How many wet tons of biosolids did your agency produce in 2014?

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* 5. How many wet tons of biosolids did your agency produce in 2015?

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* 6. Where did you send your agency's biosolids in 2015? For all destinations, please list number of wet tons (tons), destination/use, and round-trip hauling distance (miles)

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* 7. For each destination listed above, please provide the cost ($/ton).  If you have information breaking down hauling and tipping fees readily available, please provide that data, otherwise just provide the total cost per ton. 

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* 8. What percent solids are your agency's biosolids?

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* 9. Please identify your facility's dewatering process from the list below

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* 10. If desired, please give more detail about your dewatering process.

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* 11. Please list your dewatering equipment or dryer manufacturer.

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* 12. What are the main challenges your agency faces with biosolids recycling? Please choose all that apply to your agency and prioritize your choices. Please rank, with one being the most important.

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* 13. If desired, please add further explanations about the challenges your agency faces with biosolids.

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* 14. What does your agency plan to do with their biosolids in 2017?

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* 15. What does your agency plan to do with its biosolids in five years?

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* 16. Does your agency have a plan for biosolids reuse in 2025 and beyond?

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* 17. Does your agency directly market biosolids products (e.g compost, pelletized fuel)? If yes, what products?  List where the products are sold in the comment box.

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* 18. Does your agency do biosolids outreach/education.  If yes, what type?

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* 19. Does your agency have dedicated Biosolids staff?

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* 20. If you would like to receive notice of the survey results and be added to the BACWA Biosolids Committee listserve, please include your name and email address or those of your staff.

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