Information

supporting CHAPTER 140 “PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION

AN ORDINANCE CREATING TITLE XIV “WATER QUALITY PROTECTION” TO THE CODE OF DUNES CITY

  Soil Sampling Guide

List of Labs that Analyze Soil Samples (pdf)

Soil Test  Interpretation Guide

           §140.001         PURPOSE

  The purpose of this Chapter is to limit the unnecessary inputs of phosphorus from fertilizers and cleaning agents into the lakes, streams, and groundwater of Dunes City.

  §140.002         DEFINITIONS

              For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

  FERTILIZER.  A substance containing one or more recognized plant nutrients that is used for its plant nutrient content and designed for use or claim to have value in promoting plant growth.  Fertilizer does not include vegetable and animal manures, compost, marl, lime and limestone.  

TURF. Non-crop land planted in closely mown, managed grasses, including, but not limited, residential and commercial residential property, and property owned by local units of governments, including parks and recreation areas.  Turf does not mean pasture, hayland, hay, turf grown on turf farms, or any other form of agricultural production. 

  AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING DETERGENT. Any cleaning agent specifically designed for use in automatic dishwashers.   

CLEANING AGENT. A laundry detergent, dishwashing compound, automatic dishwashing detergent, household cleaner, metal cleaner, degreasing compound, commercial cleaner, industrial cleaner, phosphate compound, or other substance that is intended to be used for cleaning purposes.

NON-PHOSPHORUS AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENT. Any automatic dishwashing detergent containing no more than 0.5% phosphorus.