Before initiation of land application of solution, a site evaluation and characterization must be conducted to show site compatibility with the chemical composition of the solution and the amount of solution to be applied. The evaluation shall address the following:

1. (1) Site vegetation and wildlife;
2. (2) Site geology;
3. (3) Groundwater and surface water;
4. (4) Soils and depths to bedrock;
5. (5) Area slopes;
6. (6) Site erodibility;
7. (7) Distance to flowing streams;
8. (8) Adjacent land use; and
9. (9) Weather monitoring.

Source: 14 SDR 111, effective March 3, 1988.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-39 , 45-6B-41 , 45-6B-44 , 45-6B-45.