“Biosolids” is the industry euphemism for treated sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants. Sewage sludge has been proven to contain “forever chemicals” and loads of other toxins, yet it is still being spread as fertilizer on farmland in Virginia. We’re a grassroots group in Albemarle County working to stop this practice and educate people about it.

Learn, join, and take action by scrolling down and clicking on the topics in the next section below.

There are active permit applications in many counties across Virginia. Dates for public comments and a public meeting are still unannounced for Albemarle County’s permit.

In addition to Albemarle, DSOM has built a page dedicated to Orange County’s permit process, at the request of citizens there. Click the buttons to learn more.