Septage Management in Ohio

Bulletin 854

Part 5. Regulation of Septage Disposal in Ohio

In Ohio, septage management is regulated by the Ohio Department of Health. Registration of septic tank cleaners is required with the local board of health under Ohio Administrative Code section 3701-29-06.

Establishing and maintaining records is a part of every business, including septage pumping and hauling. Records of septage pumping and disposal may be required by the Ohio Administrative Code (3701-29-06). Further, under the new regulations (40CFR503) adopted in 1993 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a record of septage application must be kept for five years following application. This record must include:

1. Date and time of septage application.
2. Location of septage application site (street address or latitude/longitude).
3. The area, in acres, where septage was applied.
4. The gallons of septage applied.
5. The crop grown on the site and its expected yield.
6. Method used to reduce pathogens.
7. Method used to reduce vector attraction.

Figure 5 shows a sample record form.