Section 285.134. Storage of sewage sludge in piles

A person or municipality storing sewage sludge in a pile shall:

(1) Store the sludge under a permit issued by the Department.

(2) Design, install and maintain berms around the storage area and other structures or facilities to collect and, when necessary, treat runoff or leachate from the storage area.

(3) Not store sewage sludge in an area where the land application of sewage sludge is prohibited by § § 275.202 and 275.312(3) (relating to areas where the land application of sewage sludge is prohibited; and site characteristics).

(4) Not store sewage sludge for more than 1 week unless approved by the Department in writing.

(5) Not store sewage sludge on slopes greater than 3% unless approved by the Department in writing.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 285.101 (relating to scope).