After reading Virginia House Document 89, it is clear that biosolids can be a health risk. The document makes it every clear that VDH does NOT monitor the application on Virginia farm lands and does not collect all the fees. The author of the document Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission found a number of violations.

I can not find articles that there have been long term studies on the affect on the land, ground water or animals eating the grass and grains. Since they are not making any more dirt and water, let’s not waste what we have. The tobacco companies said for decades smoking was ok now we are finding that was wrong. Let’s not forget about lead paint.

Granted it is cheaper then purchasing fertilizer and lime. I just have to ask when was the last time you got something for free that was good for you. I understand the smell of money is going to be stronger then the smell of biosolids.

I do have some questions. Why are other states shipping it here, I am sure they have farms?  If people can make money selling pet rocks, why are companies not selling biosolids? Why is the state not allowing the counties decide, if they want it?

We need to stop its just until studies clearly show it is not harmful and that timely monitoring can be down.