Papermill Biosolids Effect on Soil Physical and Chemical Properties

Price, G.W.; Voroney, R. P.

doi:10.2134/jeq2007.0043

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“…Organic amendments, including biosolids and biosolids compost, can reduce soil bulk density and increase soil porosity, aggregation, and water-holding capacity more effectively than inorganic fertilizers (Khaleel et al, 1981;Zebarth et al, 1999;Foley and Cooperband, 2002;Rawls et al, 2003;Krull et al, 2004;García-Orenes et al, 2005;Price and Voroney, 2007). Biosolids are nutrient-rich organic materials resulting from the treatment of wastewater residuals (Water Environment Federation, 1991).…”

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Biosolids‐Based Amendments Improve Tall Fescue Establishment and Urban Soils

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Turfgrass establishment and persistence in urban environments can be limited by topsoil removal and subsoil compaction. A 3‐yr study (September 2013–June 2016) where tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) was grown with and without irrigation was conducted to compare biosolids‐based amendments with synthetic fertilizer on (i) quality and quantity of tall fescue and (ii) soil properties of a post‐development soil. The experimental design was a split plot with irrigation as the main factor and fertility treatments as the subplot factor. Fertility treatments were applied to meet the agronomic N rate of 224 kg plant available N ha−1 yr−1 for tall fescue during September 2013 to June 2015. Fertility treatments were (i) synthetic fertilizer, (ii) anaerobically digested biosolids, (iii) anaerobically digested biosolids blended with sand and sawdust, (iv) anaerobically digested biosolids blended with sand and sawdust applied at the agronomic P rate of 64 kg P ha−1 yr−1 for tall fescue and supplemented with synthetic N, and (v) composted anaerobically digested biosolids. No fertility treatments were applied from June 2015 to May 2016 to measure residual effects. Greater turfgrass yield and quality, higher soil C and macro‐ and micronutrient concentrations, and reduced soil bulk density were observed for biosolids‐blended products compared with synthetic fertilizer. Applying biosolids at the agronomic P rate did not yield desirable turfgrass quality; however, applying at the agronomic N rate continuously may lead to potential P loss if rates are not reduced.

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Biosolids‐Based Amendments Improve Tall Fescue Establishment and Urban Soils

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“…Papermill biosolids generally have metal concentrations that are below the regulatory limits (Camberato et al, 1997; Charbonneau et al, 2001). Field evaluations have indicated that these materials do not cause significant accumulation of metals in soils except when they are applied at rates exceeding crop nutrient needs (Price and Voroney, 2007; Gagnon et al, 2010).…”

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Biosolids from Treated Swine Manure and Papermill Residues Affect Corn Fertilizer Value

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Biosolids derived from treatment of animal manure or industrial effl uents can be used on farms, but their fertilizer value must be assessed. A 3-yr fi eld study was conducted on a clay soil in Quebec, Canada, to evaluate the eff ect of several biosolids on silage corn dry matter (DM) yield; N-use effi ciency; and soil N, P, Cu, and Zn availability. Raw liquid swine (Sus scrofa) manure (LSM), biosolids from four swine manure treatments (aerobic digestion [AER], anaerobic digestion [DIG], fi ltration [FIL], anaerobic digestion followed by chemical fl occulation [DIG+FLO]), combined papermill biosolids (CPB), de-inking paper biosolids (DPB), and mineral N fertilizer (MIN) were applied before corn planting at a targeted rate of 150 kg total N ha -1 . Th e DIG and DIG+FLO biosolids resulted in silage corn DM yield, N accumulation, and early season soil N availability comparable to LSM with an N-use effi ciency about 70% of that for MIN. Th e AER biosolid resulted in low DM yield with an N-use effi ciency only 10% of that for MIN; FIL and CPB had an N-use effi ciency almost 40% of that for MIN, whereas DPB caused a decline in DM yield compared to a no-N control. Th e LSM-derived biosolids increased availability of soil P (0.34 kg kg -1 excess P) and, to some extent, Cu and Zn. Th e CPB and DPB biosolids had little impact on soil P, but DPB markedly increased Zn availability. Manure-derived biosolids and CPB were satisfactory N sources for silage corn while manure-derived biosolids caused soil P enrichment when applied based on crop N requirement.

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“…A median N and P values of 23.3 and 4.2 g kg −1 respectively were reported for a secondary treated PB Camberato et al (1997) [3], Camberato et al (2006) [4]. The organic C, total N, and total P content of another secondary treated PB were 238, 26.7, and 15.3 g•kg −1 respectively Price et al (2007) [5]. These results demonstrate that plant nutrients (N, P) and organic matter content of PB is determined by the feedstock, paper production method and biosolids treatment process, thus they can be quite variable.…”

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Effect of a Newly Developed Pelleted Papermill Biosolids on Crop and Soil

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Hays²

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The US is one of the leading global producers of paper industry with approximately 24 percent of the share of world paper supply. Despite diversity of the feedstock and production methods, C rich papermill biosolids (PB) is a major byproduct of paper production process. Landfilling is the predominant method of PB management. Increasing landfill cost and its potential environmental consequences have incentivized research and development efforts to find beneficial uses for PB. This sensible option reduces the overall paper production costs and increases environmental sustainability. Pelletization of PB increases its marketability by reducing transportation costs. This greenhouse study was conducted to gain a better understanding of the properties and effects of a recently developed pelletized papermill biosolids (PPB) on bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and soil. Urea and PPB were each applied at four total N rates equivalent to 45, 90, 135, and 180 kg N ha −1 and an additional control treatments of 0 N was included. The total C and N concentration in this PPB were 379 and 14 g•kg −1 respectively and its C:N ratio was 27.2. Nitrogen treatment significantly (P ≤ 0.0839) influenced pepper height, dry biomass, N concentration, and N uptake. Plant height ranged from 31.2 to 44.4 cm; 135 kg•ha −1 urea-N and PPB-N produced the tallest and shortest plants respectively. Dry biomass of the pepper that did not receive any N, those treated with urea-N or PPB-N were 5.3, 5.7-7.5, and 5.9-6.5 g•plant −1 respectively. Nitrogen concentration in control treatment (0 N) was 36.4 g•kg −1 and that of pepper treated with any N ranged from 32.0-40.7 g•kg −1. There was an inverse numerical, albeit not always statistically significant, relationship between PPB rate and plant N concentration. Generally, pepper treated with urea removed significantly more N from soil than control or PPB treated pepper. Nitrogen uptake by plants that did not receive any N and those amended with urea or PPB were 194, 229-270, and 155-164 mg•plant −1 respectively. Pepper N uptake and concentration data indicate that How to cite this paper:

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Papermill Biosolids Effect on Soil Physical and Chemical Properties

Cited by 33 publications

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Biosolids‐Based Amendments Improve Tall Fescue Establishment and Urban Soils

Biosolids‐Based Amendments Improve Tall Fescue Establishment and Urban Soils

Biosolids from Treated Swine Manure and Papermill Residues Affect Corn Fertilizer Value

Effect of a Newly Developed Pelleted Papermill Biosolids on Crop and Soil

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