Geothermal Direct-Use — Minimizing Solid Waste

Aquaculture and horticulture businesses, and other industries that use geothermal direct-use systems typically don't generate any more solid waste than those that use other energy resources.

Actually, a few geothermal aquaculture operations have discovered an environmentally friendly way to dispose of byproducts from fish processing activities—alligators. Alligators thrive in geothermally heated waters in unexpected climates and areas, such as in Idaho and Colorado.

Geothermally heated livestock facilities make waste management and collection easier for farmers and ranchers. The geothermal water can be used directly for cleaning and sanitizing these facilities and drying the waste.