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is no evidence that the AIDS can be spread by the soil. He said that spreading the sludge on the soil where it is exposed to ultraviolet light and drying kills viruses and bacteria.
Bio-Gro’s representatives said that none of their employees had any health problems as a result of working with sludge.
Bill Fletcher said that he had listened to hours of arguments about sludge and that he still had questions. He noted that the EPA and Department of Agriculture frequently change their rules for farmers. “I don’t want to do something on my farm that might hurt my neighbpr,” he said. He added in heavy vriuns the Blue Plains plant frequently releases sewage to the Potomac River and that sludge could come from other places. “I’m against it because I still have questions. There is a miniscule economic benefit and a potential for vast economic harm,” he said. “I don’t want D.C.’s problems.”
Mr. Anderson said, “I’m more concerned about what flew out of the chimneys in Front Royal on Rappahannock soil than what comes from Blue Plains.”
When the hearing was closed the planners each took the opportunity to state their positions. Dr. Miller said, “If I felt beyond a reasonable doubt it is safe, I would be for it, but I can’t find that.”
Sharon Pierce, who represents Stonewall-Hawthorn District said she. needed more information before making a decision, but if she had to vote, she would vote against spreading sludge.
Sid Gottlieb, who represents the Board of Zoning Appeals, said that he did not believe in singling out sludge when other fertilizers and pesticides are allowed even though there are questions about the safety of those products.
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