Robert S. Reimers is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Reimers received a B.A. in Chemistry from Cornell College, a M.A. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and a Ph.D. in engineering from Vanderbilt University. He is the author of 48 refereed journals, 27 published reports and 77 proceedings and non-refereed articles.

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

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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