510035_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 51-0035 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS510035
2. Facility Name: Shelton Keith Jackson Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Shelton K Jackson
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 1480 Alex Benton Rd
City: Newton Grove State: NC Zip: 28366
Telephone Number: 91 0-594-1043 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 705 Newton Grove Rd
City: Four Oaks State: NC Zip: 27524
6. County where Facility is located: Johnston
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Shelton K. Jackson Phone No.: 910-689-8166 OIC #: 17765
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Types:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 2.480
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
Fig
i1, �,3
��� �.,
82, 700.00
19.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
'The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) signed bs the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
Vc. A site map/schematic
E.a! Emergency Action Plan
+ 4 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):((��
Name: � h Q �'��� J G L 50' Title: ` if.)
Signature: ,AJhW%f Date:
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
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THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

ROY COOPER
Gen ryrlw
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Se.:'ictari.
LINDA CULPEPPER
prr4 Y tt)e
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quallry
February 27, 2019
Shelton K Jackson
Shelton Keith Jackson Farm
1480 Alex Benton Rd
Newton Grove, NC 28366
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at https:fldea.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-aperations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits. you must submit an application For
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be convicted, signed and returned by April 3. 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures):
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Johnston County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS510035
Murphy -Brown LLC
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: SHELTON KEITH JACKSON
Location: 1480 ALEX BENTON RD.
NEWTON GROVE NC 28366
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2480.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6 To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2480 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 4712 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2480 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5704 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan
time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely
manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
r.
TRACT
11328
11328
APR.
11328
SEP. 15
FIELD
1
—1
SOIL TYPE & CLASS -
DETERMINING PHASE
NoA
NoA
-1 NoA
CROP
CODE
APPLY
METH
C bC
I
WtAx
I
SB
I
YIELD
115
160
AW N
PER AC
COMM N
PER
AC
or
RESID.
N
123.75 20
144 0
35
1 14 0
.328
AUG.
-1
NoA
1C0'..w'875
I
11328
11328
11328
SEP . 15
3
-3
-3
NoA
Put/`�-
NoA
NoA
105
0
1-0
**
ACRES
7.79
7.79
* LBS
AW N
USED
APPLIC
TIME
964.012
MAR-JUN
1121.76
SEP.-
4qv1331.1/
7.79 1090.6
APR.-
1C°' 115 1123.7520
Woe r
I
ISB
I
11328
AUG .
-3
NoA
60
144
135 140
7.79
10.49
817.95
1298.13
MAR-JUN
0 10.49'1.510.56
SEP-APE
/ ry9;c,i//
0 110.4911468.6
APR-
COTr•'i 875 105 1 0 i 10.49 1101.4E
I ! i APR-
1 u-"-
X 11328
11328
11328
UN4
-UN4
GoA
P / /*2-
GoA
P.15
-UN4 1GoA
11328
-UN4 !GoA
Cs"' I130 142.5 120
I
165
138
5.73 816.52!
MAR-JU]
156 5.73 893.88
SEP-AP:
152 f0 5.73 870.96
II APR-
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AUG.
IAPR-
-1! 10130
NoA
10130 1-1 INoA
APR.
10130
SEP.15
-1
NoA
i/
1
C
I
fW
I
SB
I
115
60
`35
123.75
20
144 10
140
10.04
10.04
1242.45
MAR-JUN
1445.76
SEP-
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0 10.04f1405.6
APR-
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AUG.
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CO
I
875
105
0
lt 10130
10130
2
NoA
J.
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C
I
115
123.75
20
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10130
SEP. 15
10130
AUG.
NoA
-2 INoA
SB
I
35
1CO 875
II
140
105
END
I
i
10.04
11.95
1054.2
APR-
1.95
241.312
MAR-JUN
280.8
SEP-
0 11.95 273
APR-
19 333.
1.95 1204.75
APR -
0
NOTE:
TOTALI18738.3
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter annualslfollow summer annuals.
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The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations
may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This
plan only addresses nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS -
DETERMINING PHASE
CROP
CODE
APPLY
METH
END
YIELD
LBS
AW N
PER AC
COMM N
PER
AC
or
RESID.
N
**
ACRES
* LBS
AW N
USED
APPLIC
TIME
TOTALIO
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annualsppfollow summe annuals. /�
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P I
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
C
CO
SB
W
CROP
CORN
COTTON
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
UNITS
ACRES I LBS AW N USED
BUSHELS
POUNDS
BUSHELS
BUSHELS
PER UNIT
1.25
.12
4
2.4
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TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
36
0
36
*** BALANCE
o rev ‘2 il6 7
1$738.33-
3 q 01.- ADer, e
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* * *
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 917.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 4588
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds
of
nitrogen
per pereacre, youat
will need 15.2933333333 acres of land. If youapply the
sthe rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 36.704 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, sail types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properlyoirrigatertheshe acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
he
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract I Field
_______I_______
1013° I 1
1013° I 2
-------I
0130 I -1
1p130 I -1
�I I
3_p130 I -1
�I I
1013 0 I -2
�I I
1013 0 I -2
I
1013 0 I -2
I_ _I
11328 I 1
14328 I 3
Soil Type
NoA
NoA
NoA
NoA
NoA
NoA
NoA
NoA
NoA
NoA
(Application RatelApplic. Amount
Crop I (in/hr)
(inches)
f
1 .40
*.50
i
1 .40
*.50
I
CO 1 .40
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I
SB I .40
I *.50
W I .40
*.50
CO I .40
*.50
SB I .40
I *.50
1 1
1 .40
*.50
1
1 .40
*.5
I .40 1 *.50
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
11328 1 UN4 1 GoA
.40 *.50
11328 1 -1 NoA j CO .40 *.50
11328 1 -1 1 NoA SB .40 *.50
11328 1 -1 NoA
W .40 *.50
11328 1 -3 1 NoA 1 CO I .40 *.50
.3 2 8 1 -3 1 NoA SB .40 *.50
11328 1 -3
NoA W .40 *.50
11328 -UN4 GoA
11328 1 -UN4 GoA
11328 1 -UN4 1 GoA
CO
SB
W
.40 j *.50
. 40 ` *.50
. 40 *.50
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one
foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste.- If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
Page: 12

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
Page: 13

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:SHELTON JACKSON
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: SHELTON KEITH JACKSON
(Please print)
Signature: cun-__-- Date: /e
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)Chris W. Smith
Affiliation:NRCS Phone No. 919-989-5381
Address (Agency): 806 North Street
Smithfield NC 27577
Signature:
Date:
Page: 14

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION AGREEMENT
(Needed only if additional land has to be leased, etc.)
I, , hereby give
permission to apply animal waste from his Waste Utilization System
on acres of my land for the duration of time shown below.
The field(s) on which waste can be applied are shown on the
attached map.
I understand that this waste contains nitrogen, phosphorous,
potassium, and other trace elements and when properly applied
should not harm my land or crops. I also understand that the use
of waste will reduce my need for commercial fertilizer.
Adjacent Landowner: Date:
Waste Producer: Date:
Technical Representative: Date:
SWCD Representative: Date:
Term of Agreement: ,19 to
(Minimum of Ten Years on Cost Shared Items)
(See Required Specification No. 2.)
Page: 15

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
I,
Public of said County, do hereby certify that
, a Notary
, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due
execution of the foregoing instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this day of
, 19
My commission expires
Notary Public.
(SEAL)
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Waste Utilization - Third Party Receiver Agreement
I, hereby agree to apply waste
generated by in a manner that meets the
Waste Utilization Standard (633), or use an alternative waste
utilization system that has been accepted in writing by the
Division of Water Quality.
Third Party Receiver: Date:
Term of Agreement: to
(Minimum Ten Years on Cost -Shared Items)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
I,
Public of said County, do hereby certify that
, a Notary
, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due
execution of the foregoing instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this day of
, 19 .
My commission expires
(SEAL)
Notary Public.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ 919-5.1-.44vv S -i�al `ft2e
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 919-989-5050
SWCD 919- 989-5381
NRCS 919- 989-5381
This plan will'be implemented in the event that wastes from
your operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off
site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters
or leave your property to consider that you have a problem.
You should make every effort to ensure that this does not
happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following
are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the
situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff from waste application field -actions
include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contaih waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that
caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields
where runoff occurred.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action
include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.

d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D: Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid
separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or
solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often
this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a. Dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to
lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap
or remove animals and fill holes and compact
with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of
the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon as
possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious
damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what
duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish
kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface
waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach
surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off
of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ
(Division of Water Quality) regional office; Phone
919- - . After hours, emergency number: 919-
733-3942. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility, telephone number, the details of

the incident from item 2 above, the exact location
of the facility, the location or direction of
movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions.
The corrective measures that have been under taken,
and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters,
call local EMS Phone number 919-989- 5050.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number 919-989-5380, local SWCD
office phone number 919-989-53-81, and local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number
919- 989- 5381.
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's
Department and explain your problem to them and ask
that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair
of problem to minimize off -site damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Addre s: ,1 o
c. ea -
Contractors Phone: fern _ 4+ f'� 5 17ciis- ,-fir_
6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the
lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name:
b. Phone:
Chris_ Smith
919 989-5381
7: Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical
assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the
system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
clauseinesniwora/wngectplen,dcx
aept 12,96

Emergency Action Plan
Lagoon overflow:
• add soil to the berm to increase the elevation of the dam tom'
• pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate
• stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waterers)
• call a pumping contractor
• make sure no surface water is entering the lagoon
Note: These activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded the temporary storage level.
b) Runoff from waste application field:
• immediately stop waste application
• create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field
• incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
Leaking from the waste distribution system:
• pipes and sprinklers:
OO stop recycle (flushing system) pump
© stop irrigation pump
© close valves to eliminate further discharge
® separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
• flush system, houses, solids separators:
(i) stop recycle (flushing system) pump
© stop irrigation pump
© make sure no siphon effect has been created
® separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
d) Leakage from base or sidewall of the lagoon. Often these
leaks:
• dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a
into the lagoon
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operations are leaking, overflowing, or
running off the site. You should NOT wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave your property to
consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This
plan should be available to all employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks can happen at any
time.
1) Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to problems are listed below: Ai-1/v;
a)
c)
are seepage as opposed to flowing
submersible pump, and pump back

• if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals
and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil.
• other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil.
Note: For permanent repair measures, lagoon problems require the
consultation of an individual experienced in their design and installation.
2) Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a) Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b) Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c) Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
3) Contact appropriate agencies.
a) During normal business hours, call your DWQ regional office: [phone] ; after
hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-0368. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident, the exact location of the
facility, and the location or direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind
conditions, what corrective measures have been taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b) If the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call the local EMS:
989-5050.
c) Instruct EMS to contact the local Health Department: 989-5200.
d) Contact CES: 989-5380
local NRCS office: 989-5381
and your integrator:
4) Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with
release of wastes from happening again.
5) Contact contract pumping and/or irrigation equipment companies:
a)
b)
c)
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6) Contact dirt moving and/or heavy equipment companies:
a)
b)
c)

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause RMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
I lush (lintels • Accumulation of solids
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids
Fxcesive
cilowth
genitive
IT Flush system is designed and operated
suflicienlly to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
IRemove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
O Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize Ile
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
tt inches over more than 30% of surface.
Maintain vegetative control along hanks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along watcr's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
feeder:.
• Deed Spillage
Dry Systems
Design, ()penile and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
jantnkcis atminimul troughs) in the
cctuuulal ion of decaying wastage.
Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer; I5-3() day inletvaI
1t1`tirittg winter).
Deed StosoLe • Accumulations of feed residues
R Reduce moisture ncculnulation within and
around immediate pet iureler of teed storage
areas by insuring drainage away flora site
and/or providing adequate containment (e.g.,
covered bin Or blewet's grain and similar high
%noisture grain products).
faf Inspect for and remove or bleak up accumulated
solids in fillet snips around Iced storage as
needed.
AN11(' - November 11, 1996, Page

Source Cause
Animal I Iolding Areas
Diy Manure Ilaudling
Systems
• Accumulations of animal wastes
and feed wastage
IIMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
❑ Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along
fences and other locations where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
❑ Maintain fence rows and filler strips around
animal holding areas to minimize
accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as
needed).
• Accumulations of animal wastes ❑ Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for land
application or disposal.
El Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
El Inspect for and remove or break np accumulated
wastes in filler strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed -
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, 13ox 7613, North Carolina State I lniversily,
Raleigh. NC, 27695-7613.
AMII; - November I I, 1996, Page 2

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Swine Farm Waste Management Oclor Control Checklist
Cause
Faiiii tead • Swine production
•
HMI's In Mlittwize Odor
(V- egetative or wooded buffers;
recommended best management practices;
frond judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces
Floor sIII tikes
• Dirty manure -covered animals
)ry floors
Site Specific Practices
• Wet Manure -covered floors
!' lnUe(I floors;
Waterers located over slotted !loots;
(I feeders at high end of solid floors;
W.—Scrape manure buildup from floors;
11 Underfloor ventilation for !frying
t l.0l:l11111 ouc cIIl_11i1� • Milne;
• I' hilt! microbial decomposition
Frequent manure removal by flush, pit Iccharge,
or scrape;
I7 Underfloor ventilation
\A:n(1141i1n lI II 1 faun • VUi111Ie Iai!SeS;
I lu b r,u11
gitalion of Iecycled lagoon
Iilluid while links ale filling
• Agitation during wasIcwaIer
conveyance
i'-in maintenance;
iifllclent air movement
Waslidnwu between groups of annuals;
171 Feed additives;
El Feller covets;
fl Fced delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
n Mush Ian!: covets;
(Ti I'sxtcud till lines to near UnlUml ni t hula wilt
)roll -siphon vents
f Underfloor flush wish underfloor ventilation
• Agitation of recycled lagoon
Iilluid while piss arc tilling
11 I:xlcud lechargc Iiocs Io near bouont of pits
wish anti -siphon vents
▪ Agitation during sump bulk
tilling and drawdowu
A sump lank covets
t)nlsi/te dl flu 1 idle! lion Agitation dining wastewater
ul Iloo:Iwo boxes conveyance
f11 [lox covers
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Source
I:u/I oI drainpipes ;It
I.ILUIIII
I-ilgthlll III IaLC]
Itt igaliun spi Joliet
nozzles
�itot;lEC ta111. I11 Il;l]in
]uI lame
Cause
Agitation duffing wastewater
conveyance
HMI's In Minimize ()dor
n Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
ij aim liquid level
Site Specific Practices
Volatile gas emissions;
• lliological mixing;
• Agitation
Proper lagoon liquid capachy;
/Correct lagoon startup procedures;
n Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
n Minimum agitation when pumping;
n )lechanical aeration;
Proven biological additives
ligh pressure agitation;
• Wind dill(
1T II rigale on dry days with little or no wind;
[- , 4inimuin recommended operating pressure;
Pump intake ncilr lagoon liquid stir face;
(1 Pump from second -stage lagoon
• Paldal microbial decomposition;
• Mixing while Tilling;
• Agitalion when emptying
f=1 Bottom or midlevel loading;
n tank covers;
fl Basin sun face mats of solids;
fl ,Proven biological additives or oxidants
icllllllg ba 111 :,nl l:n-e Pal tial tllterllblill decomposition;
Mixing while 171Iing;
• Agilalian when emptying
M.uuu., doily ur sludge • Agitation when spreading;
]pleadci
• Volatile gas emissions
11111_1 vcl cd 111.111111C,
shirty ur .lodge on Iicld
sot lu1:es
Ilead anon
.Il]
Ih:a l .uunl.Il .II
pits
hit lllel,ilUI:.
Extend drainpipe Millets underneath liquid
vet;
Remove settled solids regularly
n
n
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Volatile gas emissions vliiIt
(hying
n
Soil injection of slully/sludges;
Wish residual manure Flom sprcadcr alter usc;
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Soil injection ul slut1y/sludges
(Ti Soil incorporation within LI8 lts ;
Sprcad in thin unifoini layers for timid (trying;
fl Proven biological additives or oxidants
• ('liC ISS dect)tllp(lsilitltl
• t,.lI t: i1SS dCC11111p(Sil in11
• Iucoolplcle coulbu;llon
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t l'roperdisposition 1(1 C111c1lsscs
f I Conlplcle coveting of calc;Issts i11 bark(( pits;
fl Ploper Ioc;llitn/consiluciinn ofdisposal pits
fl Sccomboy stack humus

Shut it:
Sl utding +valet uuuntl
Iacilitie�
Manure hacked unlo
public toads front latut
access
Cause Mrs In Minimize Odor
• Improper drainage; Grade and landscape such that water drains
• Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic molter
Site Specific Practices
• Poorly maintained access roads
Farm access road maintenance
Adi1itional 1 lui,naliun :
Swine hlantlre Mauagcotent ; 0200 ItuleflIMP Packet
Swine Production Dann Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; 1sliAli foci Sheet
Swine I'toducliun Facility Manure Management: Hi Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; I:IlAI: 128-88
Swine I'totlltcliwt Facility Manulc Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment ; I13A1: 129-88
Lagoon Design and Management for livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; I_l3At: 103-83
('alil,t:uiuu of hlunute antl Wastewater Application Equipment ; rlinf: Fact Sheet
Controlling Otlois from Swine Buildings ; 1'II1-33
Environmental Assurance I'togran► ; NI'I'C Manual
Oplions Ior Managing; Odor ; a tcpoit from the Swine Odor Task Force
I luu:ince ('unt:ctns in Animal Ivlattttie Mauagcuteul: ()dots and Flies ; I'It()I07, 1995 Confctencc I'tnccctlings
At\1(11' I I.... nili , 11, I99o, I',tl;c
Available From
NCS11, County I'.xlcnsion Center
NCSIJ - I1AI?
NCSIJ - UAIi
NCSIJ - 11AI:
NCS11 - IJAI:
NCSI1 - 11AI=
NCSIJ - Swine l=xiension
NC Polk Producers Assoc
NCSIJ Agri Cnnununicalinns
Florida Cooperalivt: Extension

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Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
H ❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
❑ ❑ Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
1313 .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
I 1 Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
El ❑ A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
El El In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
❑ ❑ Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
▪ Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
a Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Si ure of Farm Owner/Manager
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Sig. ure of Farm Owner/Manager Date
3/)7 I
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

USDA-SCS
Raleigh, N. C.
Rev. 2/82
SWINE
ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Engineering Design Work Sheet
Field Office Design by
Owner's Name
Location
Date
(attach watershed location sketch)
Population (est) within 1/4 mi. No. of inhabited houses within
1/4 mi. /7:. Distance to nearest inhabited house other than
operator's •
Type of livestock ~.r+.,i3r• Type of operation (check one)
Farrow to finish Farrow to feeder pig Finish P Other
Typeof confinement facility (flush, pit, number of houses, dimension.of
houses, etc.) f.Ic
Type of waste treatment: Anaerobic lagoon & holding pond
, Anaerobic
lagoon with holding volume , holding pond , pit or tank
other
Method of handling waste when design capacity is reached (i:e.,pump & irrigaIiora,
honeywagon, etc.)
Lagoon & Storage Design Data
Type, number, and sizes of livestock:
Total No. for design
sows x lbs = lbs
boars x lbs = lbs
;, pigs x lbs = lbs
pigs x lbs = lbs
or: Total lbs for design 2,: ,! lbs.

12 in/ft length
6. Normal precipitation less evaporation on holding pod su
nrface.:for;,design�•period ;
inches x � ft. x • ft. = oiuhl.e is,
cu: ft.��5gcker�
Design Capacity for Anaerobic Lagoon Treatment and Odor Control
Use cu. ft./lb. or cu. ft./animal
1. i;:-
J x .ft./1b) or (cu.ft:/animal). _
(lbs) or ,animals
cu. ft.
2. Estimate size of lagoon: • fl x
ongth x x W/ :� �.
aridth ept _ ss
••
cu. ft.
M Y1 I murv1 D� , -For La j o ova Cer) �musi- be ►` c,Th-i-*) ^.
.Desfor Holding Pond a Q __
Design period ). , days. (Longest anticipated period--before'pumpout ..
25-year storm ) - inches. Normal precipitation less evap `
•.
for design period . 'J _ inches.
Waste production = lbs/day/,lb. live wt. .
3. Volume of waste =
- 3) 411 % live wt. x
F 55-7cu:
•
,�tdays��� Z. cu. ft.:
+4. Volume of waste water"= al da animal
x days =
.5 ga cu. t.
cu. ft.
5. Normal precipitation less evaporation on lagoon surface for,desi n_pion er ',-:=
9
°.. in. x F. ft. x
z._ eft. _ �.,�' f..ufit:
12 in/ft
ength
wT
t
7. Storage required for 25-year storm on lagoon surface =
in. x length ft. x ... ft: = / cu. ft.
12 in/ft width
8. Storage required for 25-year
storm on holding pond surface
in. x - ft. x ft. _
length width cu. ft
12 in/ft
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
■ Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
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• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
▪ minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
`Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual