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Minnesota Biosolids

State Data

Confidence in data for this state:

HIGH

2018 data unless noted.

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State Use & Disposal Data (PDF)

Feed corn grown with Moorhead, MN biosolids. NEBRA photo

State Statistics Dashboard

PDF of Expanded Dashboard (with explanations & sources)

State Summary

● Minnesota’s urban capital region operates modern, advanced sewage sludge incinerators with extensive heat recovery and electricity generation, managing the majority (62%) of the state’s wastewater solids.

● Biosolids use in agriculture is common in Minnesota, and many exemplary biosolids management programs land apply mostly liquid biosolids on abundant farm acreage in this highly agricultural state.

● Anaerobic digestion and energy generation from biogas are common in the management of MN biosolids.

State Narrative Summary Report (PDF)

Wastewater solids incinerator, Metro Plant Photo by Jeff Syme, courtesy of Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN — Wastewater solids incinerator, Metro Plant *Photo by Jeff Syme, courtesy of Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN*

Definitions

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