Laboratory Testing to Support Land Application and Composting Programs
American performs laboratory testing to support Biosolids land application programs. Also known as sewage sludge, Biosolids are used to enhance agricultural and silvicultural production. Biosolids are the nutrient–rich organic byproducts resulting from wastewater treatment. Biosolids are not raw human waste, and do not include ash from incinerators, grit and screenings collected during preliminary treatment of wastewater, industrial residues, municipal solid waste, or hazardous waste. Biosolids can take several forms, including a liquid, a rich moist soil, a dried pellet, or compost. Biosolids, when used according to regulations, are safe and can be used as a soil amendment, a fertilizer, as an ingredient in compost, or as an energy source. American has the expertise necessary to assist you in your Biosolids program. American Analytical analyzing Biosolid samples from various wastewater treatment plants in NYC for the following analytical methods:
- Metals
- Mercury
- Ammonia-Nitrogen
- Nitrate
- Nitrite
- TKN
- Total Organic Nitrogen
- Total Volatile Solids
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)
- PCBs
- Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
- Carbon : Nitrogen Ratio
- Total Soluble Salts
- pH
- Percent Solids
- Density
- Sulfur
- Chloride
- Phosphorus
- Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
- Phenols
- Total Cyanide
- TCLP VOC/SVOC/Pesticides/Herbicides/Metals
- ASTM TPH and Oil and Grease
- ASTM Ammonia
- ASTM COD
- ASTM pH
- ASTM Total Solids
- TPH by 1664
- Ignitability
- Paint Filter Test
- Reactivity to Cyanide and Sulfide