Figure: 30 TAC §332.72(d)(1)(E)

Table 3: Additional Final Product Standards.

PARAMETER Grade 1 Compost Grade 2 Compost
Salinity (mmhos/cm)1 10 10
pH1 5.0 to 8.5 5.0 to 8.5
Pathogens: Fecal Coliform less than 1,000 MPN per gram of solid or meets PFRP geometric mean density less than 2,000,000 MPN per gram of solids or meets PSRP
Salmonella less than 3 MPN per 4 grams total solid or meets PFRP No value

 

1 A higher conductivity or pH outside the indicated range may be appropriate if the compost is specified for a special use.