Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Septage Management in Ohio

Bulletin 854

Authors

Karen Mancl, Associate Professor and Water Quality Specialist, Agricultural Engineering
Jay Johnson, Professor, Natural Resources
Michael A. Veenhuizen, Former Assistant Professor and Extension Agricultural Engineer

This project is supported, in part, by the Ohio Waste Haulers Association.

Introduction

What Is Septage?

Does Septage Have Value?

How Can Septage Be Used Safely?

PART I
Land Application of Septage

Reducing Odors and Fly Attraction

Reducing Human Contact With Disease-causing Organisms

Protecting Ground and Surface Water

Maximizing Plant Nutrients

PART II
Facilities for Septage Storage

Earthen Storage Basins

Tank Storage

PART III
Safely Discharging Septage to a Wastewater Treatment Plant

PART IV
Alternative Methods for Handling Septage

PART V
Regulation of Septage Disposal in Ohio

References

All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.

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Septage Management in Ohio

Bulletin 854

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