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Sewage aka Biosolids Contamination

Discussion in 'Growing Organic Marijuana' started by 4ala2sk0a, Feb 5, 2019.

  1. #1 4ala2sk0a, Feb 5, 2019
    I just wanted to share this link I recently found that talks about the use of treated sewage being used to make bagged compost and soils.

    These bio solids as they are called are full of nasty chemical residues and from what I understand are not really tracked or tested at this time; meaning you could be growing with toxic chemicals if you buy from poor sources.

    Is Your Compost Made of Sewage Sludge? | Planet Natural
     
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  2. #2 3rd Monkey, Feb 5, 2019
    Well that's pretty shitty...
     
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  3. #3 4ala2sk0a, Feb 5, 2019
    No shit!
     
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  4. #4 Taoist Farmer, Feb 5, 2019
    One day a year I have to work at a sewage treatment plant, and it's a nasty place. they haul truckloads of biosolids out of there, I asked where they were taking it to, they said it was going to farmers to grow animal food, and couldn't be used on crops for human consumption.
     
  5. #5 3rd Monkey, Feb 5, 2019
    I drove tanker for a local gas company. Occasionally I would have to pump septics.

    We dumped it off in a large concrete agitation pool on a farm. They DID use it on crops intended for human consumption.

    They've changed the regulations around here and he is no longer allowed to do that.

    Moral of the story... I grow my own food.
     
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  6. #6 Sc00byD00bie, Feb 5, 2019
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    Yes, shit.
     
  7. #7 ElRanchoDeluxe, Feb 5, 2019
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  9. #9 ElRanchoDeluxe, Feb 5, 2019
    My state is on of the worst regarding biosolids and compost. Most states will at least require biosolids be labeled on the bag. Mine does not. Led me to do my own research awhile back.
    RD
     
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  10. #10 Organic sinse, Feb 6, 2019
    @4ala2sk0a
    I bet up here (AK) they dump it all in the ocean or rivers.
    cheers
    os
     
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  11. #11 ElRanchoDeluxe, Feb 6, 2019
    Would it surprise you if there was biosolid composting facilities in Fairbanks, Juneau, Seward and Kodiak?

    Apparently guys load up the old pickup all summer long at this place.

    Compost : Utility Services of Alaska
    RD
     
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  12. #12 4ala2sk0a, Feb 6, 2019
    You learn some new shit everyday. Damn.
     
  13. #13 4ala2sk0a, Feb 6, 2019
    Where I live we all have our own septic system, but unfourtantly we have PFAS in our water so we have bigger issues than just shit like this.
     
  14. #14 Organic sinse, Feb 6, 2019
    I am surprised. We let the cruise ships just dump in the ocean, and you wouldn't believe what goes on in some remote villages.
    cheers
    os
     
  15. #15 ElRanchoDeluxe, Feb 6, 2019
    I read about that too! I was still thinking about an Alaskan cruise for the honeymoon, but I may reconsider. Haven't drove the Al-Can since it's been paved.
    RD
     
  16. #16 Organic sinse, Feb 6, 2019
    Its not the remote/ rugged deal it used to be, lots of RV's in the summer now. It is still pretty darn wide open out there. The cruise ships are like 'Vegas meets the Senior center'. I would fly into Anchorage and rent a conversion van, or do the Alcan. Its all about the timing in the summer. Just make sure that things you really want to do, are "happening" while you are here.
    cheers
    os
     
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