How Thermal Drying And Innovation Are Reshaping Wastewater Management

The Water Online Show sits down with John Ross and Natalie Sierra of Brown and Caldwell to explore the evolving world of biosolids management. With utilities under mounting pressure from rising costs, shrinking disposal options, and PFAS concerns, many are rethinking traditional approaches. Ross and Sierra discuss how thermal drying — once limited to major cities — is emerging as a powerful solution that reduces volume, creates marketable products, and even shows potential for PFAS reduction. Hear insights from the first-ever WEFTEC workshop on thermal drying, and discover how science, collaboration, and innovation are driving a more sustainable future for wastewater utilities.