Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP220100375

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP220100375

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Funded Activity Summary

Fate of PAPs and short-chain PFAS in biosolids amended soils. Biosolids generated during wastewater treatment contain PFAS which are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Application of biosolids to agricultural land may result in soil, groundwater and surface water PFAS contamination via leaching and run-off and pose unknown potential risk to soil health, crops and beneficial biota. This study aims to generate novel knowledge on the PFAS fate in biosolid amended soils, crops and toxicity to key soil and aquatic biota at environmentally relevant concentrations. This study is supported by Australian water and its allied industries, as it is important for them to ensure that biosolids application to agricultural land is an environmentally sustainable solution to the Australian farmers and communities.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2023

End Date: 31-12-2026

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $615,060.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Wastewater treatment processes | Chemical engineering | Land capability and soil productivity | Environmental management

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Assessment and Management of Terrestrial Ecosystems | Chemical engineering | Environmental management | Expanding Knowledge In the Environmental Sciences | Land capability and soil productivity | Wastewater treatment processes | Water Recycling Services (Incl. Sewage and Greywater)

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