Nutrient Uptake Program
The property at the Biosolids Management Site is managed to provide nutrient uptake of phosphorous in the soil from past land application of biosolids.
Phosphorous uptake is achieved through effluent discharge mitigation, which supports the growth of grass. The grass is then cut, harvested as hay and sold to local residents and farmers.
Biosolids Drying Operation
Escalating landfill costs and concern about future environmental impact caused the City of Fayetteville to invest in other sustainable alternatives for managing wastewater treatment residuals, or biosolids. The process utilized by the Biosolids Management Site combines solar houses with a thermal heating unit to dry and create Class A biosolids. These Class A biosolids are sold to farmers and residents and beneficially reused as soil enhancement.
Photo Galleries
Parkson Solar Drying Houses
View photos of the Parkson solar drying houses, operational equipment and final product (dried biosolids) at the Biosolids Management Site.
Biosolids Management Site Dryer Facility
View photos of the thermal dryer facility at the Biosolids Management Site.
Questions
For questions concerning hay and fertilizer sales, contact 479-587-7128 or 479-443-3292.