Farmers in Central Washington credit the King County Wastewater Treatment Division for enhancing their drought resilience with Loop biosolids, a natural alternative to artificial fertilizers that require significant energy to produce and often contain harmful chemicals.

Loop transforms wastewater into a nutrient-rich amendment that researchers and soil scientists have found increased crop yields by up to 40%. The long-standing product supports the Wastewater Treatment Division’s mission to put recovered resources to beneficial use

“It’s clear that for decades Loop biosolids have made a positive impact by transforming the landscape of modern agriculture and land restoration,” said Kamuron Gurol, director of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division. “By capturing and beneficially using a valuable resource, we are leading the way toward a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.” Read more.