Biosolids

Water that goes down the drain from your home and enters the municipal sanitary sewer system carries organics, including materials flushed down the toilet, soaps, detergents and food. Biosolids are the solid organics treated during the wastewater treatment process.

Currently, biosolids are applied to agricultural land as fertilizer or used to restore mining sites. When this is not possible due to weather, it is taken to the landfill for disposal.

What biosolids are and why everyone needs to be involved in decision process

What happens after you flush the toilet

Summary and final report for Biosolids Strategy

• Notice of Completion: The formal notice of completion of the Region's Biosolids Master Plan, under the Municipal Class EA process
• Biosolids Strategy Charter
• At a Glance summary
• Final report
  • The 2018 Biosolids Strategy Final Report - Main Report
  • The 2018 Biosolids Strategy Final Report - Attachment 1
  • The 2018 Biosolids Strategy Final Report - Appendices A to I
  • The 2018 Biosolids Strategy Final Report - Appendices J to P

Webinar recordings

• Part 1 - Introduction to Biosolids in Waterloo Region
• Part 2 - What is the Region's Current Biosolids Management Approach
• Part 3 - What are the laws and regulations we follow?
• Part 4 - The Biosolids Strategy Project
• Part 5 - Next Steps
• Part 6 - Questions and Answers