310196_Sludge Survey (Reporting)_20230623

RECENED
JUN 2 3 2023
PLAN OF ACTION (POA) FOR LAGOON SLUDGE REDUCTI DEGUDWR
Central Office
Facility Number: _ L County: �u �� ✓�
Facility Name: CCO S Ll ' 1 f I' 't s
Certified Operator Name: _ /f c,4ACt 5 51_0i l W, Operator#: , 1 ] j
Note: A certified Sludge Management Plan may be submitted in lieu of this POA.
Lagoon 1
Lagoon 2
Lagoon 3
Lagoon 4 I Lagoon 5
Cagoon 6
a. Lagoon Name/ Identifier
b. Total Sludge Depth (ft)
ft
v * fi
4. D
5
c. Sludge Depth to be
Removed for Compliance
— t. S 4
ft
d. Sludge Volume to be
Removed (gallons)
e. Sludge PAN
(ibs/1000 gal)
f. Liquid PAN
(Ibs/1000 gal)
g. PAN of Sludge (Ibs)
(d x e)/1000
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Compliance Timeframes:
If the sludge level is equal to or higher than the stop pump level of the lagoon or if the sludge level
results in an elevated waste analysis, a sludge management plan that meets the requirements of SIB
Interagency Group Guidance Document 1.26 must be prepared by a technical specialist and submitted to
DWQ within 180 days. Work to reduce the sludge level must begin within another 180 days.
Compliance with NRCS Standard 359 must be achieved by the expiration date of the current permit, July
1, 2007.
If.the sludge level is non -compliant, but below the stop pump level of the lagoon, compliance with NRCS
Standard 359 must be achieved by the expiration date of the current permit, July 1, 2007. If future
sludge surveys do not show improvement in sludge levels, DWQ may require the owner to develop a
sludge management plan that meets the requirements of SB Interagency Group Guidance Document
1.26.
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NARRATIVE: Use this section to describe the method(s) that will be used to lower the sludge
depth. If microbe use Is planned, specify the product to be used.
Sludge Management/Operation Plan
Sludge Management Guide
Lagoon evaluation data developed by NCSU and a review of lagoon management records of several lagoons
showed that treatment capacity of the swine lagoons evaluated in NC was not significantly adversely affected
by sludge accumulations of 50% or more of the planned treatment volume of the lagoon . Therefore it is felt
that it is permissible to allow sludge accumulation Into the planned treatment zone of properly monitored and
managed lagoons provided that:
• Nutrient values of the lagoon effluent are within the normal operating range.
• There is no noticeable increase in lagoon odor.
• Nutrients land applied from the lagoon are properly accounted for in the application plan (WUP)
Sludge Management
Sludge In my lagoon will be managed by the following
• Adequately monitor to define sludge volume, location, and rate of accumulation by conducting an
annual sludge survey.
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 feet deep zone, free of sludge at the pump intake during irrigation.
• Position the pump intake and manage the irrigation operation such that the material irrigated is not
more concentrated than the nutrient analysis samples.
• Sufficient monitoring to address concerns that nutrients are not over applied.
• Other Items as required by DWQ.
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and included within the attached
Plan of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is accurate and
correct
Mkt J4Dcju—'�— Phone:'/D
Facility OwnerlManager (print)
Date: 6,�/2oZ3
Facility OwnerlManager (signature)
Return this form to:
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Appendix 1. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form Revised August 2008
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number Eco Systems 1
B. Lagoon Identification Lagoon 1 .._ Top 100
C. Person(s) Taking Measurements Amanda Hatcher & Max Knowles
D. Date of Measurement
3/9/23
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
Start
98.34
Present
97.8
Stop
96.6
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer. Bottom 88.78
Bucket lid on scaled pole 26 in or 2.2 ft FB
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of the lagoon. 3:1 SS
Scaled pole 637 x 353.36
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler".
WA
F_ Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): 5.2 (acres)
(Draw a sketch of the lagoon on a separate sheet, list dimensions, and calculate surface area. The lagoon
may have been built different than designed, so measurements should be made.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 ac. acres x 6 = with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of intersections as the
estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the intersection points on the lagoon grid so that data
recorded at each can be easily matched.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appendix 2). Also, at the
location of the pump intake, take measurements of distance from liquid surface to top of sludge
layer and record it on the Data Sheet (last row); this must be at least 2.5 ft. when irrigating.
I. At the time of the survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid
Level (measure at the lagoon gauge pole):
J. Determine the distance from the top of bank to the Maximum Liquid Level
(use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records)
K. Determine the distance from the Maximum Liquid to the Minimum Liquid level:
(use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records)
L. Calculate the distance from the present liquid surface level to the Minimum Liquid Level
(Item K Minus Item I, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximum Liquid Level)
M. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the
lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points)
N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the top
of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
O. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
P. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item N minus Item L):
Q. If Item O is greater than Item P, proceed to the Worksheet for Sludge Volume and Treatment Volume.
If Item O is equal to or less than Item P, you do not have to determine volumes.
Completed by
Amanda Hatcher/NCState Extension,
Print Name /Signature 910-296-2143 / ,1
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Date: 3/9/23

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Appendix 2. Sludge Survey Data Sheet" Revised August 2008
Lagoon Identification_ Eco Systems 1
Completed by: Amanda Hatcher l� �� t(_C�>�ate: 3/9/23
Print Name Signature
(A)
( B )
( C )
( C ) - ( B )
Grid Point
Distance from liquid surface
Distance from liquid surface
Thickness of sludge layer
No.
to top of sludge
to lagoon bottom [soil
Ft. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
Ft. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
Ft. & in.
Ft. tenths
1
3.8
8.0
4.3
2
3.0
8.0
5.0
3
3.0
8.0
5.0
4
3.5
8.1
4.6
5
3.0
8.4
5.4
6
4.1
6.9
2.8
7
5.0
8.6
3.6
8
5.0
8.0
3.0
9
4.0
7.9
3.9
10
5.0
8.5
3.5
11
5.0
8.7
3.7
12
4.5
8.3
3.8
13
4.0
7.7
3.7
14
4.5
7.8
3.3
15
4.0
8.0
4.0
16
0.0
0.0
0.0
17
0.0
0.0
0.0
18
0.0
0.0
0.0
19
0.0
0.0
0.0
20
0.0
0.0
0.0
21
0.0
0.0
0.0
22
0.0
0.0
0.0
23
0.0
0.0
0.0
24
0.0
0.0
0.0
Number of points with readings
15.0
X X
15.0
X X
15.0
Average of
X X
4.1
X X
8.1
X X
4
r3oints
At pump
4.1
X X X X X X
intake
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"All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thicknesses must be shown on a sketch attached to this
Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
Appendix 3. Worksheet for sludge volume and treatment volume
Revised August 2008
The average thickness of the sludge layer and the thickness of the existing liquid (sludge -free) treatment zone are determined
from the information on the Lagoon Sludge Survey Form ( Items 0 and P, respectively). In this example, the average sludge

,ess is 2.5 feet and the existing liquid treatment zone is 3.5 feet. If the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume,
at end of the worksheet. The dimensions of the lagoon as measured and the side slope are needed
ulations of sludge volume and of total treatment volume. If the lagoon is a standard geometric shape, the sludge
;e and the treatment volume in the lagoon can be estimated by using standard equations. For approximate volumes
,kctangular lagoons with constant side slope, calculate length and width at the midpoint of the layer, and multiply by layer
/ ckness to calculate layer volume, as shown in the example. For irregular shapes, convert the total surface area to a square
or rectangular shape. For exact volumes for lagoons with constant side slope, the "Prismoidal Equations" may be used.
/ 1. Average sludge Layer Thickness (T) Example Your Lagooneft.
4.0
ft.
2. Depth of the lagoon from top of bank to bottom soil surface (D) 11 ft.
11.2
ft.
3. Slope = Horizontal/ vertical side slope (S)
3 3.0
4. Length at the top of inside bank (L) 457 ft.
637.0
ft.
5. Width at top inside slope (W) 229 ft:
353.4
ft.
6. Length at midpoint of sludge layer Lm = L-2S(D-(T/2)) 398.5 ft. 581.8
ft.
7. Width at midpoint of sludge layer W' = W-2S(D-(T/2)) 170.5 ft. 298.2
ft.
8. Volume of sludge (Vs) Vs=Lm WR, T 169,860 ft' 693,878
ft'
9. Volume in gallons: Vs9=V'7.5 gal./ft3. 1,273,950 al.
9 5,204,085
gal.
10. Thickness of existing liquid trot. zone (Y) 3.5 ft 2.9
ft
11. Thickness of total treatment zone (Z) Z= T+Y 6 ft
6.9
ft
12. Length at midpoint of total tmt. zone LZ = L-2(S)(D-(Z/2) 409 ft. 590.6
ft.
13. Width at midpoint of total trot. Zone WZ = W-2(S)(D-(Z/2) 181 ft. 307.0
ft.
14. Volume of total treatment zone (Vz) Vz = LZWZZ 444,174 ft' 1,258,281
ft'
15. Ratio ( R ) of sludge layer volume to total Treatment Volume
R = Vs/Vz 0.38 0.55
If the ratio R exceeds 0.50, than a sludge Plan of Action may be required. Check with DWQ for information
on filing the Plan of Action.
Note: If the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume (DSSV), subtract that volume from both the volume
of sludge (Vs) (Item 8) and from the volume of total treatment zone (Vz) (Item 14), and take the ratio.
Then, R = (Vs-DSSV) / (Vz - DSSV)
Example: If DSSV = 85,000 ft3, then R = (169,860 - 85,000) / (444,174 - 85,000) = 84,860 / 359,174 = 0.24.
16. Design sludge storage volume (DSSV) 85,000 0
17. Ratio (R) of sludge layer volume to treatment volume adjusted
for designed sludge storage volume 0.24
0.55