As a result of discussions at the land application sessions at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo in February, a quick review of land application requirements for septage is in order. These comments are focused on areas referred to as non-public contact sites. Examples include agricultural, forest or mine reclamation lands. Areas where the public would have contact need to meet the requirements for land application of sewage sludge. As always, local ordinances or specific state rules must be followed, and it's the pumper's responsibility to be educated about all current rules and ordinances.
Pumpers must be aware of, and follow,
