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I am considering applying fertilizer to my grass through my lawn sprinkler system. Is a chemigation permit needed?

April 26, 2017chemigation considering fertilizer grass lawn needed permit sprinkler system

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I am considering applying fertilizer to my grass through my lawn sprinkler system. Is a chemigation permit needed?

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No. Chemigation is defined as “any process whereby chemicals are applied to land or crops in or with water through an onfarm irrigation distribution system.” Application of chemicals to a residential lawn would not be “onfarm”. However, there are specific rules on backflow prevention for connections to a public drinking water supply system. So, if the lawn sprinkler system is connected to a public water supply system, please check with the water supplier or the Regulation and Licensure Division of the Nebraska Health and Human Services System (HHSS). Contact HHSS at 402-471-2133 or at hhss_system_information@hhss.state.ne.us for more information. Even if a chemigation permit is not required and the lawn sprinkler system is on an individual well, we recommend that appropriate safety equipment be installed.