FOA-National
Priorities: Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids
(EPA-G2021-ORD-F1); January 5, 2021
Agency
US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Description
Multiple
data gaps exist related to the occurrence, fate and transport, and management of
chemical pollutants found in wastewater biosolids.
Given the uncertainty in the risks posed by these chemicals, and with an
increased focus on resource recovery and water reuse, research is needed to
identify, characterize and manage risks of chemical pollutants found in biosolids, particularly those that may persist and/or
accumulate in soils and biota post application.
This
National Priorities research request for applications (RFA) will solicit
innovative research that advances understanding in these areas and will provide
the best available science needed to support states, municipalities, and
utilities in determining potential risk from chemical pollutants found in
municipal biosolids and developing standards,
methods, and policies to determine acceptable pollutant concentrations in biosolids management. The research should also help inform
utilities and states of potential risks from known and emerging pollutants.
Research
under this RFA is intended to address multiple treatment scales including large
publicly-owned treatment works and medium- to small-scale wastewater treatment
facilities and focuses on:
1.
fate
and transport of chemical pollutants in biosolids,
including following land application of biosolids;
2.
understanding
the impact of different treatment processes and management practices on
chemical pollutant levels in Class A biosolids and
Class B biosolids; and
3.
development of cost effective
methods to measure and manage chemical pollutants in biosolids.
A
minimum 25% non-federal cost match is required.
Announcement
Number:
EPA-G2021-ORD-F1
Closing
Date:
January
5, 2021
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=329398
Contact
Information
Ben
Packard
202-564-7673