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Guidelines for Emergency Disposal of a Contaminant (Potatoes)

The burial of cull potatoes may be permitted in an emergency situation and will require a completed application form followed by both an inspection and permit from the Department of Energy and Environment before commencement of burial. The burial site must meet the following conditions:

1. The burial site shall be located at least 500 feet from any surface water body and at least 1000 feet from any well or water supply.
2. Burial shall not occur within two feet of the bedrock surface or the water table. Prior to the excavation of a burial pit, a test hole shall be dug and inspected to determine the depth to bedrock and depth to the water table.

Dept. of Environment and Energy
Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry

May 2004