One of the benefits of land application is improved crop growth from nutrients in the septage, the primary nutrient of interest being nitrogen. This is why pumpers can enter into contracts with nearby farmers to land-apply screened and stabilized septage. The nutrients help the farmers’ bottom line because they don’t have to purchase nitrogen from other sources. It’s even better if a part of your operation as a pumper involves farming, because you can keep it on your own land to receive the value while reducing your expenses.Federal 503 regulations lay out in detail the requirements for land application of
