Township protests erupt over biosolids

摘要

Martins Creek, Pa.—The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding a group of protesters in LowerMount Bethelthatthe state, andnotlocal government, regulates biosolids foruse as fertilizer. "DEP considers biosolids a safe and natural way for farmers to grow their crops," Colleen Connolly, community relations coordinator, told GreenMarkets. That may not be enough to convince those who consider biosolids - or what they call "sludge" - a danger to the community.