Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 252. Department of Environmental Quality |
Chapter 515. Management of Solid Waste |
Subchapter 13. Leachate Collection and Management |
Part 5. LEACHATE MANAGEMENT |
SECTION 252:515-13-54. Irrigation
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- (a) Plan required. Leachate may be used for irrigation in accordance with a plan approved by the DEQ.(b) Use. Leachate may only be used for irrigation of permanent vegetation over previously filled areas when soil conditions are dry.(c) Testing. At a minimum, the plan shall contain a routine testing program designed to ensure that the leachate will not harm vegetation.(d) Application rate. The plan shall describe measures to ensure leachate is applied at appropriate rates so as to provide water to vegetation while preventing discharges from the facility.(e) DEQ approval required. Leachate may not be used for irrigation until the irrigation plan has been approved by the DEQ.