The City of Scappoose Wastewater Department will begin the process of transporting and land applying Class B biosolids to a local farm tomorrow, September 21. Due to this process, you may notice some odors depending on wind direction.

Dear Scappoose Citizens,

The City of Scappoose Wastewater Department will begin the process of transporting and land applying Class B biosolids to a local farm tomorrow, September 21. Due to this process, you may notice some odors depending on wind direction.

The City has been performing this process for many years. Originally, it was applied as a liquid and just a few years ago, became a dry process. The dry process allows for many benefits, from added storage capacity at the Plant, to easier and more economical land application by using traditional manure spreading equipment.

The City has posted information from EPA describing Biosolids and their uses to our website, City App, and Facebook page. The article also describes testing procedures that the City is required to follow along with information stating the odor does not mean there is a risk to human health.

Scappoose Wastewater Staff works with the Oregon DEQ to ensure the safe processing and handling of these biosolids. We apologize for any inconvenience and potentially unpleasant conditions some of you may experience. As the biosolids dry and get mixed into the fields, the odor will dissipate. This process will only take a few days.

For questions or concerns, please contact us by phone at (503) 543-7146 or by email at:

Dave Sukau, Public Works Director - dsukau@cityofscappoose.org

Kevin Turner, Wastewater Supervisor - kturner@cityofscappoose.org