1. (a) A composting facility’s waste collection, storage, and processing areas including areas used for feedstock mixing and active composting, shall be sited in compliance with the following:

   1. (1) At least 75 feet from a private drinking water supply well;
   2. (2) At least 75 feet from surface waters and wetlands; and
   3. (3) On a surface that is at least 2 feet above the seasonal high water table.
2. (b) A composting facility’s waste collection, storage, and processing areas, including areas used for feedstock mixing and active composting, shall be located at least 2 feet above bedrock or sand and gravel deposits, unless the facility uses an impermeable surface under such collection, storage, and processing areas.
3. (c) A composting facility shall not be sited within the sanitary protective area of a public water system well, as defined in Env-Dw 301.30, reprinted in Appendix C.

Source. #5172, eff 7-1-91; ss by #6535, INTERIM, eff 7-1-97, EXPIRES: 10-29-97; ss by #6619-B, eff 10-29-97; (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Sw 600); ss by #8459, eff 10-28-05 (formerly Env-Wm 2303.02); ss by #10596, eff 7-1-14; ss by #13358, eff 4-1-22