(a) When properly managed, land application of biosolids represents the beneficial use of a recycled nutrient product. The purpose of this chapter is to provide the safe application of Class B biosolids on agricultural land by applying requirements designed to assure proper management, thereby minimizing associated problems, including health hazards, environmental degradation, and nuisance complaints.
(b) This chapter is not intended to regulate the land application of animal waste, or water treatment plant sludge, or “exceptional quality” biosolids.
(Ord. 99-05. Passed 4-7-99.)