Sludge Watch ==> North Carolina - commissioners seek injunction to stop Synagro sludge process

[Maureen Reilly]

Colbert commissioners seek injunction to stop sewage sludge process


By Russ Corey

Staff Writer


Last Updated:November 06. 2007


TUSCUMBIA - Colbert County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to file 
an injunction against a company that processes sewage sludge from New York 
that is later applied to farmlands in northwest Alabama.

Texas-based Synagro operates a facility near Leighton that turns sewage 
sludge, the solid byproduct from wastewater treatment plants, into 
“biosolids.” The material is then used to add nutrients to pastures and 
farmland.

Commissioner Rex Burleson asked the commission to approve an injunction that 
asks the company to “cease and desist” receiving, storing, shipping or 
application of the material until it can be determined that the the 
biosolids do not pose a health hazard.

County Attorney James A. Patton will file the appropriate court documents as 
soon as he can research the matter further, commissioners said.

Ultimately, a circuit court judge will determine if the injunction will be 
ordered. Meanwhile, the company will be allowed to continue operation of the 
facility.

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