Are sanitary sewer overflows good fertilizer for your garden?

Question

Or do they cause your plants and trees to become diseased?

Answer 1

I think there is a law on that and it is like this... If plants are grown on land which has had some sewage on it. The food Can not be used for 5 years. The plants like it just like they like our CO2...

Answer 2

its actually good for a little bit

Answer 3

Sanitary sewer overflows are considered hazardous waste. Think about everything that goes into a toilet-pills, human waste, etc.. The combination of that is not good for plants.

Answer 4

I don't know who bb is, but I would not try it.

Answer 5

i believe johnnie b is correct in that the codes regarding waste usage is quite a long time and very very strict - human diseases can be passed this way and they have a long life.

grey water waste can be used in orchards but not blackwater waste. and an sanitary sewer overflow i would assume to be blackwater.

the only way i would even consider using blackwater waste - is waste that has been treated for 3 or more years or incinerated (several waterless toilet systems do this like the clilvus systems) and even then i woudnt use it in a food garden, but would in an orchard.

you need to do more research before you make any decisions that could affect your health and the health of your family.

i havent found specific info on codes for here in the states (too many you need to check your locale) but came across this on a website for australia on building your own waste management. one document alone is 40+ pages on requirements. its interesting reading and it Might answer your questions regarding your overflows

http://wormsloos.com.au/make%20your%20ow...

understand this site also advocates using blackwater waste. (safely) but this might be very very difficult to get permits for here in the US.