Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Biosolids Application to Agriculture
Utilizing Biosolids Analysis to Meet Crop Nutrient Needs

Bulletin 879-99


9. Protect natural resources following isolation distances.

Table 7. Isolation distances
Isolation distances for land application of sewage sludge designed to limit public access and minimize the chance for nuisance and pollution conditions to develop, feet (meters).
  Type and Rate of Sludge Application
  Liquid Sludge
(<15% Solids)
not Injected
Liquid Sludge
(<15% Solids)
Injected
Dewatered Sludge
(15% Solids
or Greater)
Maximum daily application
gallons/acre/day (m3/ha/d)
10,000* (94)
25,000* (235)
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Neighbor Occupied Building
300 (91)
200 (61)
100 (30)
Wells,** Public/Private
300 (91)
200 (61)
300 (91)
Waters of the State
33 (10)
33 (10)
33 (10)
Spring
300 (91)
200 (61)
300 (91)
* Not to exceed the available water-holding capacity of the soil. See "Available Water Capacity" on pages 12-13.
**Sludge application within a wellhead protection area should be consistent with the wellhead protection program for that area.
Source: 1996, Ohio EPA, Land Application of Sludge Manual


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