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<blockquote data-quote="John6185" data-source="post: 3690611" data-attributes="member: 25679"><p>Is it Safe to Compost Human Waste? In the home garden, composted human waste is considered to be unsafe for use around vegetables, berries, fruit trees or other edible plants. Although human waste is rich in plant-healthy nutrients, it also contains viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens that are not effectively removed by standard home composting processes. Although managing human waste at home is generally not sensible or responsible, large-scale composting facilities have the technology to process the waste at extremely high temperatures for extended lengths of time. The resulting product is heavily regulated and frequently tested by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure bacteria and pathogens are below detectable levels. The highly processed sewage sludge, generally known as biosolid waste, is often used for agricultural applications, where it improves soil quality and reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers. However, stringent record-keeping and reporting are required. In spite of the high-tech, closely monitored process, some environmental groups are concerned that the material may contaminate soil and crops.</p><p></p><p>Read more at Gardening Know How: Composting Human Waste: Using Human Waste As Compost <a href="https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-human-waste.htm" target="_blank">StackPath</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John6185, post: 3690611, member: 25679"] Is it Safe to Compost Human Waste? In the home garden, composted human waste is considered to be unsafe for use around vegetables, berries, fruit trees or other edible plants. Although human waste is rich in plant-healthy nutrients, it also contains viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens that are not effectively removed by standard home composting processes. Although managing human waste at home is generally not sensible or responsible, large-scale composting facilities have the technology to process the waste at extremely high temperatures for extended lengths of time. The resulting product is heavily regulated and frequently tested by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure bacteria and pathogens are below detectable levels. The highly processed sewage sludge, generally known as biosolid waste, is often used for agricultural applications, where it improves soil quality and reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers. However, stringent record-keeping and reporting are required. In spite of the high-tech, closely monitored process, some environmental groups are concerned that the material may contaminate soil and crops. Read more at Gardening Know How: Composting Human Waste: Using Human Waste As Compost [URL="https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-human-waste.htm"]StackPath[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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