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Board extends county's interim biosolids moratorium amid PFAS concerns
Summary
The board extended an interim moratorium on land application of biosolids to March 31, 2029 to allow state and federal PFAS testing and regulatory work to proceed. Agricultural and public health advocates urged a permanent ban; staff cited ongoing federal/state studies and a 1,500-cubic-yard annual cap for notification-triggering applications.
San Luis Obispo County extended its interim moratorium on land application of biosolids on Feb. 10, citing ongoing state and federal research into contaminants including PFAS and the need to allow regulatory work to catch up with local policy.
Peter Hague, director of Environmental Health Services, explained the interim code limits land application to historic levels, requires notification to Environmental Health for applications of 5 cubic yards or more, and caps Class A EQ…
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