All energy producing components of the system shall be included in the waste management plan and provisions for utilization of residues of energy production identified. Where the residues of energy production are to be land-applied for crop nutrient use or soil conditioning, the criteria listed above shall apply. The effect of Waste Utilization on the water budget should be considered, particularly where a shallow ground water table is present or in areas prone to runoff. Limit waste application to the volume of liquid that can be stored in the root zone. Minimize the impact of odors of land-applied wastes by making application at times when temperatures are cool and when wind direction is away from neighbors.
Agricultural wastes contain pathogens and other disease-causing organisms.
Wastes should not be applied until they have undergone physical, biological or chemical treatment to minimize disease potential. Priority areas for land application of wastes should be on gentle slopes located as far as possible from waterways. When wastes are applied on more sloping land or land adjacent to waterways, other conservation practices should be installed to reduce the potential for offsite transport of waste. To minimize risk of water contamination, soils with shallow depth to ground water should be avoided when all possible. See Table 3 list of Soils with High Water Table.