Waste Management

Water ReserveImproving utilization and reducing adverse environmental effects of wastes is the goal of this research.

Current projects include manure characterization and nutrient management; water quality beneath earthen storage ponds; aquacultural systems for treatment; bio-remediation; odor control in waste storage and handling systems; production of high-value chemical feedstocks from animal residue through bioseparation; land application; plugging effects from livestock waste application on infiltration and runoff; artificial intelligence systems in livestock production; and precision manure application.

Key Faculty

Chuck Clanton

Manure management associated with water quality, air quality and odors, pathogens, storage, and land application.

Phil Goodrich

Odor control systems for animal waste management.

Jun Zhu

Treatment and utilization of manure and other agricultural wastes, manure management, microbiology and biochemistry of processes for treating and utilizing wastes.