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[Ben Ficklin]

Thanks for the ping. Here in Texas it is still being called "sewage sludge" and there are different classes. Class B sewage sludge has been treated so that it is safe enough to be used on ag land.

The legislature has mandated a new permitting process on spreading this sh!t beginning next year. The new permitting process will be lengthy and must include: source, quantity, quality, and hydrologic data on surface and ground water. The new non-point pollution regs mandate this increased consideration on run-off pollution. There are possibilities that public notices, hearings, monitoring, and reporting will be required in some cases. Permit cost will run $1-5 thousand.