What's happening
This bill prohibits the use or application of sludge and sewage sludge on land in the town of Marilla, Erie County.
Why it matters
Protects Local Public Health. By prohibiting the land application of sludge and sewage sludge, the bill aims to reduce potential risks from contaminants, pathogens, or heavy metals that could seep into soil, water supplies, or the food chain.
Defines Key Terms for Enforcement. The bill spells out what constitutes "sludge" and "sewage sludge," making it clear what materials are covered. This clarity helps local officials enforce the ban and prevents loopholes.
Targets Both Public and Private Sources. The definition of sewage sludge includes waste from both public and private treatment plants, ensuring that the restriction applies broadly and cannot be circumvented by shifting to private operations.
Sets a Local Environmental Precedent. Marilla would join a small number of localities in New York with such restrictions, potentially setting an example for other towns concerned about land application of waste byproducts.
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Who cares
Town of Marilla officials
The bill would authorize the town to prohibit sludge or sewage sludge use on land within its boundaries when that use would affect public health.
Marilla landowners and sludge applicators
Sludge use or application on their land could face a town prohibition tied to public health.
Wastewater, water supply and air pollution treatment facility operators
Waste generated by these facilities falls within the bill’s sludge definition and could be barred from land application in Marilla.
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Ban Sludge Use in Marilla
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History
- Reference changed to local governments
- Referred to governmental operations
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Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5335
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DiPIETRO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the town law, in relation to prohibiting the use of certain solid waste products in the town of Marilla, Erie county
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 130 of the town law is amended by adding a new subdivision 8-a to read as follows:
8-a. Prohibiting certain solid waste in the town of Marilla, Erie county. In the town of Marilla, in the county of Erie, prohibiting the use or application of sludge or sewer sludge as defined in this subdivision upon any lands within such town or any portion thereof, when such use would affect the public health. For the purpose of this subdivision:
(a) "sludge" means any solid, semi-solid or liquid waste generated from a wastewater treatment plant, water supply treatment plant or air pollution control facility; and
(b) "sewage sludge" means the accumulated semi-solids or solids resulting from treatment of wastewaters from publicly or privately owned or operated sewage treatment plants.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD05912-01-7
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