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Compost Classifications

  CLASS I CLASS II

Minimum Stability Indicator

Stable - Very Stable

Stable

     

pH

6.0 - 8.0 6.0 - 8.2

Ag Index (Nutrients/Na+CI)

Must report Must report

Soluble Salts

Maximum 5 mmhos/cm Maximum 10 mmhos/cm

Carbon / Nitrogen Ratio

< 12 < 18

Ammonia-N / Nitrate-N

< 4 < 6

Bulk Density (lbs/CY)

Must report Must report

Primary, Secondary,Trace Elements

Must report Must report

Organic Matter; Moisture Content (% / CY)

Must report Must report

Certified compost material must meet a minimum of Class II specification. New soil amendment products are subject to approval by Denver Water.

Send qualifying product soil nutrient test to:

soilamendment@denverwater.org

Or:

Denver Water
Attention: Conservation SA
1600 W. 12th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204-3412