[USCC] Edo's latest comments to Frank

[John Cline]

Hi Edo;

I try to keep up with this thread as much as possible since I am  
developing a composting operation for a client that will process de- 
watered WWTP bio-solids and septic waste using a 3 to 1 carbon to  
nitrogen ratio with forced air and 64% moisture actively turned  
windrows in building with filter.

Do you have any research that processed materials described above  
with antibiotic substances?  What were the test results of the  
finished compost pertaining to these types of substances?  Were the  
tests repeated over time using sequence trend line series to evaluate  
their life cycle?

Cheers,

John Cline

On 24-Jul-06, at 9:17 PM, Edo McGowan wrote:

>
> Mr. Chaney, I agree about the use of straw men in arguments,  
> however, I feel that my postings have not fallen into this  
> category. I have attempted to maintain a professional attitude and  
> think the record corroborates this. My problem stems from a lack of  
> appreciation within the list serve with respect to your and Al’s  
> refusal to adequately address antibiotic resistance in sewer sludge  
> as used, for example in composted potting soils and bagged compost  
> sold at nurseries. I have attempted to ascertain the source of many  
> of these products and the fact that they are made from composted  
> sewer sludge fails to be presented on the package. Some well known  
> companies go so far as to put websites claiming to specify  
> ingredient composition. When, however, one attempts top ascertain  
> such, there is no information. The WERF paper that was just  
> released by Higgins-Murthy seems to indicate that current standards  
> are not only deficient, but would suggest that these areas be  
> evaluated yet further. The issue of high rates of indicator  
> intensification in some sludge also speaks volumes on resistance,  
> hence feed stock for compost. I don’t see how this issue is a  
> paper tiger.
>
> Thus we are not proffering straw men or beating a dead horses here.  
> Again, I agree that the need for a professional conversation is  
> necessary to any discourse, but there is nothing wrong with debate  
> unless one is afraid of it.
>
> The fact that the regulatory authorities are behind the curve is  
> merely symptomatic of a larger political influence, which I believe  
> can easily be demonstrated. Thus, it is critical for industry to  
> step up to the plate in a professional way. How else should they  
> respond---with spin?

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