Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 58 - Environmental Quality, Department of
Rule 58.01.16 - WASTEWATER RULES
Section 58.01.16.650 - SLUDGE USAGE

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 58.01.16.650

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Disposal Plans Required. Sludge can be utilized as soil augmentation only in conformance with: (3-31-22)

a. A Department approved sludge disposal plan; or (3-31-22)

b. Procedures and in a manner approved by the Department on a site-by-site basis. (3-31-22)

02. Basis for Evaluation. Sludge disposal plans and sludge utilization proposals will be evaluated by the Department in regard to their protection of water quality and public health. (3-31-22)

03. Elements of Plans and Proposals. Plans and proposals must at a minimum provide: (3-31-22)

a. That only stabilized sludge will be used. (3-31-22)

b. The criteria utilized for site selection, including: (3-31-22)
i. Soil description; (3-31-22)

ii. Geological features; (3-31-22)

iii. Groundwater characteristics; (3-31-22)

iv. Surrounding land use; (3-31-22)

v. Topography; and (3-31-22)

vi. Climate. (3-31-22)

c. A description of the application process. (3-31-22)

d. A statement detailing procedures to prevent application which could result in a reduction of soil productivity or in the percolation of excess nutrients. (3-31-22)

e. Identification of potential adverse health effects in regard to the sludge and its proposed use. (3-31-22)

f. Delineation of methods or procedures to be used to alleviate or eliminate adverse health effects. (3-31-22)

04. Reference to Federal Regulations. See Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR, Part 503 , Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge. (3-31-22)

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