Mr. Austin is currently the Chief of Environmental Affairs for the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (S&WB). His office is responsible for all environmental matters for the S&WB. The Environmental Affairs Division (EAD) insures that the S&WB is compliant with all state, federal and local environmental regulations as they pertain to the S&WB. The EAD is also responsible for enforcing local water quality regulations within Orleans Parish and the City of New Orleans.

Mr. Austin has been with the S&WB for over 26 years. Prior to becoming Chief of the EAD he served as the S&WB Stormwater Program Manager and the Pretreatment Program Coordinator.

He received his B.S. degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. He is currently a member of the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, the American Public Works Association and the Southeast Section of the Louisiana Conference on Water, Wastewater and Industrial Waste.

Prior to joining the S&WB, Mr. Austin served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps in Vietnam and Cambodia.

By: Robert S. Reimers, Ph. D., FAIC
And
Gordon C. Austin.

Over the past few years, there have been concerns related to the processing of biosolids for beneficial use. Material in this paper will be incorporate information recently released in the National Academy of Sciences study on EPA's 503 regulations. This paper will elucidate these concerns with respect to pathogens, odors, vector attraction, metals and organics. This discussion will cover the various biosolids process schemes and the resulting perceived risks related to South Louisiana.

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