780083_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, f�cilities 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 �o 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 Permillee.
1. Farm Number: 78-0083 Certificate Of Coverage Number:
2. Facility Name: Hugs Pigs
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Hugs Hogs, Inc.
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: PO Box 908
City: Elizabethtown State: NC
Telephone Number: 910-862-4556 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 3220 Barlow Rd
City: Parkton State:
6. County where Facility is located: Robeson
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'):
10. Operator Name (OIC): Ronald W. Huggins
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Swine - Wean to Feeder
Operation Types:
Swine
Wean to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Boar/Stud
Gilts
Other
cattle
Dairy Calf
Dairy Heifer
Milk Cow
Dry Cow
Beef Stocker Calf
Beef Feeder
Beef Broad Cow
Other
NQ
Ronald W Huggins
910-862-4556 Ext.
Murphy -Brown LLC
Phone No.: 910-862-4556
Allowable Count
3,552
Dry Poul
Non Laying Chickens
Laying Chickens
Pullers
Turkeys
Turkey Pullet
Wet Pou
Non Laying Pullet
Layers
AWS780083
Zip: 28337-0908
Zip: 28371
OIC #: 16287
Other Tyves
Horses - Horses
Horses - Other
Sheep - Sheep
Sheep - Other
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ROY COOPER
Gover-nor
MICHAELS. REGAN
se—Y
LINDA CULPEPPER
Dircdor
1* StATE
r
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Hugs Hogs, Inc.
Hugs Pigs
PO Box 908
Elizabethtown, NC 28337-0908
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Perinittee:
APR 0 2 200'
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,b=s://deg.nc.lov/about/divisions/water-resources/Watg:gualit):-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-163 6
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued covmge under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an Vplication for
2Lrmi
�t coverage to the Division. Enclosed vou will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facilt Currently Covered by
Eni[ing State Non -Disc "ame Cieneral Permit." The gUnlication form must be complete(L signed and returned by April 3- 2019
Please note that vou mus include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Manapement Plan (CAWMEP) with the
comipleted and shmed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
ppplication 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.
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Robeson County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS780083
Murphy -Brown LLC
North Carokina Department o(Environmentai QuaRty I DixisiiDn of Water Resources
512 N , Salisbury St- 1 1636 Mail Service Center I Rale4h, North Carolina 27699-1636
919-707"0

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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,
UnImown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Rdli,,"
(Enches)
20.00
78-83-1
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:
1 . The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), A!ned b-, 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. 'Ihe 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
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. 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 CAVRAP includes any components not shown on this fist 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: W% RU-0 I Ak Title:
Signature: Date: 2-
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
THE CONTLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO TTIE 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

Producer:
Location:
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
APPLICATION METHOD:
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Ron Huggins
P.O. Box 908
Elizabethtown NC 28337
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Existing Wean to Feeder Swine
3552.00 pigs
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
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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S. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
G. 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 XCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
3552 pigs x .40 tons waste/pigs/year = 1420.8 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
3552 pigs x .48 lbs PAN/pigs/year = 1704.96 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
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
Comm
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PEP,
PER AC
AC
-----
or
APPLY
RESI]
METH
N
7976
MaA
EC
5.1
0
1
1255
7976
7976
1 1 NoA
END
LBS
CRESJ AW X
USED
APPLIC
TIME
6.3 1606.5
APR- SEP
BC 5.2 1260 10 16 11560
I I APR-SEP
SG 11 150 _T6____j1E2.. �36.15
SEI
SEV-. APR
TOTAL13781.5
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: 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 Carol ina 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-
CROP
YIELD
LES
CdM--ff --N
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL 10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e-
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
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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 I and 2 above;
URVI? L:Q.U.K
BC
SG
CROP
-,tTfq-f Ts
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-CONTROLLED GRAZED TONS
SMALL GRAIN - OVERSEEDED Ac.
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LIBS AW N US-E—D
TABLE 1 12.3 3781.5
TABLE 2 0 0
TOTAL 12.3 3781.5
BALANCE -2076.54
-------------------
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
50
50
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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 269.952 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 1349.76
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 4.4992 acres of land. It you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 10.79808 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25t depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil 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 properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables I and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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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
Field
1
Soil Type
NoA
MaA
Crop
BC
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
*1.0
*1.0
*1.0
7976
0.5
7976
1
BC
0.40
7976
-1
SG
0.40
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.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and t ' he
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 appli . cator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables I 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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REWIRED 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 Carolinall 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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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 otber 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.
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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 an
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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN.AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:CAULDER FARM INC.
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 Facilit Owner: CAULDER FARM INC.
(Pleaseprint)
Signature: Date: .31
Name of Manager(�f different from owner):___
Signature:
Date
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)David, W. Hedgpeth
Affiliation:NRCS Phone No. 910 739-5478
Address (Agency): 440 Caton Rd.
Lumberton NC 28358
Signature: Date: /Y 7
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IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS
1�
Landowner/Operator Name:
Address:
Telephone:
TABLE I - Field Specifications'
County:
Date: 9)
. - - -1 - j . .-.- - - -- I-1 — 11 1�i Q1 lu lul VVCII UZU LU LI It! ii I iyation sysiern ciesigner.
2 See atta.ched map provided by the Field Office for field location(s).
3 Total field acreage minus required buffer areas.
4 Refer to N. C. Irrigation Guide, Field Office Technical Guide, Section 11 G. Annual application must not exceed the agronomic rates for the soil and crop used.
Irrigation Parameters
October 1995 page-1 USDA-NRCS
North Carolina

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
DIVISION WATER QUALITY 910 486-1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 910 671-3150
ROBESON SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 910 739-5478
USDA -NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 910 739-5478
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.
I. 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 contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the
runoff.
e. Eviluate the application rates for the fields where
runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - actions
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 -
actions 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.
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EMERG9NCY ACTION PLAN
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this
is seopage as opposed to flowing leaks - possible
actions:
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 water?
B. Approximately how much waste was released and for what
duration?
C. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or
property?
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 the surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
A. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of
Water Quality) regional office, 910 486-1541; after hours
emergency number is 919 733-3942. Your phone call should
include: your name, facility, phone number, the details of
incident from item #2 above, the exact location of
facility, the location of 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, (Emergency Management Services) 910 671-3150.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
D. Contact.-CES (County Extension Service) 910 671-3276,
Robeson SWCD (Soil and Water conservation District) 910
739-5478, and USDA-NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation
Service) 910 739-5478 for advice and technical assistance.
4. If none 6f the above can be reached call 911 or the Sheriff's
Department 910 671-3100 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. Contractor Name:_LQCKri R CoNSTRUQTIOIL Co.
_Ek__ __ __ __
B. Contractor Address_12a3J0NE6VILLB__RD. FAI_R_MONT RC 28,340
C. Contractor Phone: -.9107,628,7534
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6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon
(USDA-NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
A. Name: pA.VID HEDGPETH
B. Company: NRCS
C. Address: 44Q CATON RD. LUMBERTQN,NC 28358
D. Phone: [phone]
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 problem with
release of wastes from happening again.
Other notes:
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Emergency Action Plan
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operations are leaking, overflowing, or
t�
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 shotild 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:
a) Lagoon overflow:
add soil to the berm to increase the elevation of the dam
a pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate
o stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waterers)
0 call a pumping contractor
Z)
a make sure no surface water is enterino, the laaoon
Note: These activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded the temporary storaae level.
t)
b) Runoff from waste application field:
irnmediately stop waste application
9 create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field
incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
c) Leaking from the waste distribution system:
9 pipes and sprinklers:
�D stop recycle (flushing system) pump
02 stop irrigation pump
30 close valves to eliminate further discharge
.40 separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
9 flush system, houses, solids separators:
(D stop recycle (flushing system) pump
0
2 stop irrigation pump
30 make sure no siphon effect has been created
04 separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
C
d) Leakage from base or sidewall of the lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed to flowin-
M 0
leaks:
0 dic, a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back
into the la-oon

0 if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals
and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil.
41 other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil.
0
No re: For permanent repair measures, lagoon problems require the
consultation of an individual experienced in their design and insrallation.
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) A -ay 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: 910/395-3900 1 . after
hours, emergency number: 1/800-662-7956. Your phone call should include: your
Im
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:
640-66 10
c) Instruct EMS to contact the local Health Department: - 6 4 0 - 6 6 1.7
d) Contact CES:
local NRCS office:
and your integrator:
640-6606
642-2348
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.
0
5) Contact contract pumping and/or irrigation equipment companies:
a)
b)
C)
6) Contact dirt moving and/or heavy equipment companies:
a)
b)

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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
t
— Source Cause z MIN to hVidmi:ze Odor situSpecific Practices
Swint produr-tion rAIV etativeorwoockdbuffers;
%commended best management practices,
�abd judgment and common sense
Auhnal baly surfacrs Dirty manure-covcred. auhnals floors
I-Iticir WcL-juanurc-co,.vcrcd S1 �rd floors;
��w crers located over slotted floors;
:W rF as at high end of solid floors;
:�Zsclr�ape M*anure buildtip fro'ln floors;
Llerfloor vent ilation for drying
Mallurt: caliccliull pits GY Frequent wanure removal by fiLIS11, pit rech arge,
Partial microbial ticcomposition sc.rape;
Aerfloor ventilation
ZIUS,
Vrulihiliou exilijuit fillis
* Voligild
t I II 111ainteflance;
Dust
X;411-1cient air movement
IIIL]Lstjr Nitifiscus
8 Dust
B'
,Vailidown between groups of anitnuls-,
0' e dditives;
Uler-C
.cifer.cavers;
rem, delivery downspout CxIcISLIVA'I 11) rew1cr
covers
1.11511 waks
a Agitation of recycled lagoon
0 FILISIJ lunk covers;
liquid While Lanks arc filling
C3 E.xicad fill lincs to near buitam of tanks with
and-siplion vents
FlIn.11 afivy's
0 Agilation during waslewalur
13 11aderfloor Ilush wifli ujidurfloor vemilwitin
conveyance
z
Pit I cdw Cc points
Oulshir draill cullucliull
urjtJIICIiLIjj I)OKCS
Agilation Of rUCYCICLI laJ10011
liquid while pits arc filling
Agitation dUrifIgUH111) IMIk-
111iing and drawdown
Agitation dUrilla wasiewaux
c1lawyance
P/Exicild recharge lines (1) ji"r 1)(1110111 ot'llits
With and-siplion vents
C3 Sunip lank covers
n. Box covcrs
AMI K' - Mmumlicr 11,4996, jI;jgj: 3

Source
Cause
BMPs to Minintize 0dar
stailding water around a Improper &ainagc-, �7' Grade and landscape sucli that water drains
facilities 40 Microbial decomposition of away. from facilities
organic inauer
hhuiure tracked onto Poorly inaimained access roads 0,/ 1-UMI ac'c= road maintenance
pubbc roatis froul furm,
access
Site Spucific Pradiecs
Additional Information: Available From:
SWiRC 1AU11LIN Malla8CHICIlt ; 0200 Ruic/BMP Packet NCSI I, Counly lixtension Cciaef
S%Vi[IC NOLIUCtiOn I"UrIll Paiential OdorSources and Remedies ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSIJ - IIAI-.'
Swine Production racility Manure Management: Pit Reellarge - Lagoon Treaunent; E BAE 128-88 NCSU - IIAE.
Swine Production Facility Manure ManulgetnenL: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treaunent; EBAR 12()-a8 NCSIJ - IIAH'
I-agoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage -. E-BAE 103-83 NCSIJ - BAI' .
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSIJ - BAH
Controlling Odors from Swint Buildings; Plli-33 NCSU - Swine &xtension
rinviranaluntal Assurance Program ; NNIC Manual NC Park Producers Assoc
ONiol's fr himlaging Odor; a report from the Swifie Odor Task Force NCSIJ Agri C01111111111 i Cal i0IU
Nuisance Coticerus in Animal Manure Management- Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conrcrencu Proceedings Florida CoopurifliVU EXLeIlSi011
Ahio(-'- Novendjur 11. 1996, 11q:c 5

Insect Control Chec'Usi for Animal Operations
Sutirce Cause RMPs to Control lusccis Sitc Specific Practicus
FlUS11 Guitars
ArcuinulaLion of solids FlWt :s-yst=-is designed and op=W
suirlci�y to - VC atmumulated solids from
as designeiL
Rewmove britiging of ai:cuniulatcd solids at
,X�=
Lagoons and NIS
criisicd Solids Maintain lagwm% seWing basins mul piLs where
pest br=flng is appa= to'minimiza ilia
cnisting of souds to a depth orno more than 6 -
a i6d1w over mm than Irle of sur&m
1':xCt:S!4VC
Dcuying vegetation JP' Maintain veSciadve control along bwks of
lagoons =d other impwridments; to prevent
aixuntulation, of d=ying vegemlive matter
along wa&i edit on finpoundmertfs pt:dmrtc:r.
DrySvsleuis
R' Design, uper� mid njailitithi feW syswnis (ag.,
bu kcrS and troughs) to minimize JLM
cumulmion of d=ying wastage.
cclaan up spillage on a routine basis (r-g., 7 - 10
(lay -inwrval during sumnim-, IS-30 day interval
ing winter).
ACCUL11111aLiorts Of fectl rcsidlitz 71�1 11cduci: moisture =ujintlation widlin alul
amund inimcclialt: perimeter oC r=-d sioragc
areas by insuriaig druitmMa away from site
andlor providlug adcquatt: containincrit (mg.,
qu�crcdbin
grain products),
M�noislurt:
hxspc= for mid reniuve or break tip. =cuniulated
solitis !it raltur stripsamitsid r4cil stcxugc as
si=dcd.

Mortality N41 . tianagement Methods Version —November 26, 2018
When s Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
electing multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
F] F-1 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
F-1 13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G'.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
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,
1:1 � IF]
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
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 opinioniof 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).
F-1 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 beAone in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• 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 temporar, procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
4/k
f i
Signature & Far M1 Owner/Manager Date
-a4l
Sig��e of TeC hn cal Specialist
Date'

'12"Lor:
al ra JIMMY CAULDER County: ROBESON Date:
02/01/93
�)istance to nearest residence jother than owner) 650.0
feet
STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs.
0 lbs
0 sows ffarrow to feeder) x 522 lbs.
0 lbg_
0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs.
0--ib's
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs.
0 lbs
3552 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs.
106560 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE 14910BT (SSLW)
106560 lbs
MIN-1-MUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
volume = 106560 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb.
SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 106560 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume 0.0 cubic feet ; "Owner requests no sludge
storage.
Sludge will be removed
as needed."
e'' .1e0TAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 220.0 feet ; Inside top width
135.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 49.6 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; side slopes 3.0 : I (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 48.6
feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 38.6 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 42.0 feet
Total design volume using prismoi-dal formula
SSIENDI SS/END2 SS/SIDEI SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH
DEPI�14
. 3.0 3.0 3.o 3.0 214.0 129.0
10.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH
214-.0--
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH
154.0 69.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
27606.0 (AREA OF 'TOP)
10626.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
184.0 99.0 72864.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
Cu. FT. = KAREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTT0140 DEPTH/6
27606.0 . - 72864.0 10626.0 1.7

VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL
TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width
2 -0
20. 135.0 29700.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 '0.0 0.0 square feet
385160 CU. FT.
TOTAL DA 29700.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
nt.L.�.Polume of waste produced
Rpproximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 106560 Lbs. SSLW * CP of Waste/Lb./Day 180 days
vol"Me = 26023 cubic feet
SB. Volume of wash water
This Is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a fiush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in SA.
volume - 0.0 gallons/day 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
volume = 0.0 cubLc feet
SC. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall 7.0 inches
volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per -foot
Volume = 17325.0 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot DA
Volume = 17325.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
SA. 26023 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 17325 cubic feet
5D. 1732S cubic feet
TOTAL 60673 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 167233 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. .,:X85160 cubic- feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 106560 cubic feet -
At elev. 45.9 feet ; Volume Is 117889 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 167835 cubic feet
At elav, -- —47-v9--feet ; Volume is 166336 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high water table elevation 42.0 feet
DESIGNED BY - APPROVED BY:
DATE: DATE:
RE
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN

I --
OPERATION & NIAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid 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
the thunderstorm. season in the summertime. This means that at the first signs ofplant growth in
the later winterfearly spring, irrigation according to a fim waste man ement plan should be'
done whenever the land is dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space
available in the lagoon for fature wet periods. In the late summerlearly fall the lagoon should be
pumped down to the low marker 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 maxim= storage capacity before starting to irrigate 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.
LAGOON MAINTENANCE
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vep-etative 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 fertilizer 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
embanlonent and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of
10- 10- 10, or equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embanlonent 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
lagoonwater. 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 ofthe lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainM and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minima-m- the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes --- look for:
I separation ofjoints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
v" Lagoon surface --- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment --- look for.
1. settlement, crackirig, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability --- slun3ps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject -to finer damage due to wave action caused by strong winds.
These waves can erode the lagoon side walls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam A good stand
oftegetation wiR reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If wave action causes
serious damage to a lagoon side wall, 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. Myour lagoon has any of
these features, you should call an appropriate expert -familis 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
I . 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 or repair or replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment fidlure. 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 M lagoon is not the time to think about

switching, repairing, or borrowmg pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is h1l, 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 rainM runoff, roof drainage, gatter outlets, and parldng lot runoff) away
from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage structures. The only water
that should be coming into your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washing) system pipes and the rainW that hits the lagoon directly. You should
inspect your diversion system for the following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
ridge berm height
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 raftW for this to work). - Knowing this should help in planning irrigation applications and
storage. ffyour lagoon rises excessively, you may have an inflow problem from a surface water
diversion or there may be seepage into the lagoon from the surrounding landL
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Imm xHately 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 ofthe
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 fidl 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 pR If the pH fi& 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- Hush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are optimum for
treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildmgs are drained and recharged each
day, also work well.
Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and wash down 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:
V' Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the Ul temporary
storage level.
v' Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid. level and the maximum liquid lever (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 fill, to provide
lagoon storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level shouLd never be closer than I foot to the lowest point of the dam
or embankment.

Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage level imless you are
removing sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches -underneath the liquid sur&ce 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 conlinement houses orwherever 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 fit 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
a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
40 proper lagoon i i
0 mechanical solids separation of flushed waste, gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an
appropfiately designed basin, or
* mininizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather tl= stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
& Ere a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-aghator 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 forage land; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forage land; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forage land;
dredge sludge from lagoon with drag line 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 forage land; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste conaittients 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 faeld and crop requirement.
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 finer 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 phosphorus, 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.
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 ofneighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types of
hilures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach ofthe dain
Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the respon-sbffity for ensuring structure
sa&ty. 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 safi�ty risk.

Faflare 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 rapture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
guffies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge of
wastewater and posstWe dam failure.
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