Sludge
The purpose of this program is to regulate the agricultural land application of sewage sludge on unincorporated areas of Merced County in a manner that is consistent with agronomic rates.
Regulation of the application of sludge protects public health, ground and surface waters, agricultural markets, and sensitive wetland and habitat areas. Sludge may contain heavy metals, pathogenic organisms, and chemical pollutants.
This program provides local control and assures that safe land spreading practices of sludge will be observed. Sludge permit applications are submitted for approval for each site and regular monitoring is performed of all sites to ensure safe sludge application practices.
To review Merced County's sludge ordinance, please click here.
For more information, contact Paul Wrighton at pwrighton@co.merced.ca.us or (209) 381-1078.
