I work at a golf course and they use a fertilizer that has human wast mixed in with the manure, is that safe?

Question

I wonder if it goes throu a process. does any one know about manure?

By the way I work In the snack bar inside so I just hear about the smell.

Answer 1

There is a fertilizer (milorganite) that originates as human waste. It is perfectly safe, as the finished product used for fertilizer is actually the dead bodies of the bugs that eat the human waste during manufacture, human waste is not actually the finished product. This product when applied helps activate the production of good bacteria in the soil when applied. It is also healthy for the environment and does not burn grass if overapplied. If used on flower beds the high iron content it will produce more vibrant colours in the flowers.

Answer 2

It depends, the kind of waste... but majority it isn't very safe.
The waste with rain and the nature's cycle would polute the earth and possibly lakes near it and could lead to groundwater contamination.
There must be more detailed information about the specific kind of waste on wikipedia and other info. Just ake a look at

Answer 3

NO, of course not. Human waste can cause Hepatitis outbreak, Typhoid, and Dysentery for starters.

Answer 4

If it is composted human waste, it is ok.
People use the compost from their composting toilets in gardens all the time.

Answer 5

Yes because it has been dried and sterilised.

Theres probably more germs on your chopping board!

Answer 6

i don't know if its safe or not, i guess as long as its been processed where people can't get diseases from it.... but still, that's GROSS!!!!!! if i worked there, i would not touch that stuff.