Okla. Admin. Code § 252:656-11-1

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 252:656-11-1 - Lagoon siting

(a)Winds. Locate lagoons to minimize wind obstructions.

(b)Surface runoff. Do not locate lagoons in floodways. Divert storm water runoff around lagoons and protect embankments from erosion.

(c)Hydrology. Use sound sanitary and engineering practices to protect groundwater aquifers and public water supplies from pollution from lagoons. Maintain a 4-foot separation between the lagoon bottom and the highest known groundwater elevation.

(d)Geology. Lagoons shall not be located in areas that are subject to karstification (i.e., sink holes or underground streams generally occurring in areas underlain by limestone, gypsum or dolomite). There shall be a 4-foot separation between the lagoon bottom and any bedrock formation.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:656-11-1

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1140, eff 6-1-00; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 937, eff 6-15-06

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014