090014_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: 09-0014 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS090014
2. Facility Name: A & D Farms
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Ra, mond C Marlowe
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: PO Box 211
City: White Oak State: NC
Zip: 28399
Telephone Number: 910-876-2899 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 615 Culbreth-Smith Rd
City: Elizabethtown State: NC Zip: 28337
6. County where Facility is located: Bladen
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"): Murph% -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Barry D. Billups
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write 'None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Types:
Phone No.: 910-588-4807 OIC #: 17943
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 6,840
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)
151, o o o
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
20.00
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), signed by 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
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
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
is accurate and
applicable to
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):
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Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Name: Title:
Signature: T Date:
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

SCAI'F q '',y
ROY COOPER}..f�,
Governs
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Raymond C Marlowe
A & D Farms
PO Box 211
White Oak, NC 28399
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
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February 27, 2019 Regional Operations Section
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 htips://deu.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resourees/water-Qualil\ -regional-operations/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 ► our continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, You must submit an application for
perniit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currenth Covered b+ an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, siened and returned by_ April 3. 2019,
Please note that you must include one 111 cog of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and siened 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,
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Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Fa\ etteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
County:
Farm Type:
Farrn Capacity:
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Ray Marlowe
PO Box 211
White Oak NC 28399
Bladen
Feed -Fin
Anaerobic Lagoon
180 days
Irrigation
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The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and%oj 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
"bite ie its 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 fe tiiizer 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 e 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.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
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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.
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, plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the S ure, 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. 1n some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
a flow 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
H 0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
;;COUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
6.y gallons
�� anir�tals X 986 gal/animal/year =
AMOUNT OF 'PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
b .00 ibs
animals 2.30 Ibs/animal/year =
PAN p Lull-6- fte' b& 0rfX reets II.04- Ibbig
Applying is a job. You should plan time and have appropriate
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fg the above amount of waste
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
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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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Tract
Field
I Zone
Soil
Type
Crop
Code
Yield
/Ac
Ibs N
/unit
Acres
Lbs N/Ac
Residual
Lbs N
/Ac
Ibs N
Required
Time to
Apply
'86
2,6
1
KeA
1 B
4.1
50.00 2.58
205.0
528.90
Mar -Oct
2
2
Fo
B
4.5
50.00 3.08
225.0
693.00
Mar -Oct
4,1
3
Fo
B
4.5
50.00
2.98
225.0
670.50
Mar -Oct
1
4
Fo
B
4.5
50.00
3.55
225.0
798.75
Mar -Oct
4,1
5
Fo
B
4.5
50.00
3.34
225.0
751.50
Mar -Oct
1
6
KeA
B
4.1
50.00
3.10
205.0
635.50
Mar -Oct
1
7
Fo
B
4.5
50.00
3.55
225.0
798.75
Mar -Oct
4,1
8
Fo
B
4.5 .
50.00
3.42
225.0
769.50
Mar -Oct
1
9
Fo
B
4.5
50.00
3.30
225.0
742.50 Mar -Oct
1
10
Fo
B'
4.5
50.00
3.30
225.0
742.50 Mar -Oct
4,1
11
Fo
B
4.5
50.00 3.22
225.0
724.50
Mar -Oct
5
11B
Fo
B
4.5
50.00 1.33
225.0
299.25
Mar -Oct
5
12
Fo
B
4.5
50.00
2.86
.
225.0
643.50
Mar -Oct
5
13
Ce
B
4.1
50.00
2.68
205.0
549.40
Mar -Oct
5
14
Ce
B
4.1
50.00
2.49
205.0
510.45
Mar -Oct
5
15
Ce
B
4.1
50.00
2.66
205.0
545.30
Mar -Oct
2,6
1
KeA
K
50.00
2.58
50.0
129.00
S-April
2
2
_ ► :
0 K
50.00
3.08
50.0
154.00
S-April
4,1
3
. . • 0
K
50.00
2.98
50.0
149.00
S April
1
4
Fo
K
50.00
3.55
50.0
177.50
S-April
4,1
5
Fo
K
50.00
3.34
50.0
167.00
S-April
1
6
KeA
K
50.00
3.10
50.0
155.00
S-April
1
7
Fo
K
50.00
3.55
50.0
177.50
S-April
4,1
8
Fo
K
50.00
3.42
50.0
171.00
S-April
1
9
Fo
K
50.00
3.30
50.0
165.00
S-April
1
10
Fo
K
50.00
3.30
50.0
165.00
S-April
4,1 -
11
Fo
K
50.00
3.22
50.0
161.00
S-April
5
11B
Fo K
50.00
1.33
50.0
66.50
S-April
5
12
Fo
K
50.00
2.86
50.0
143.00
S-April
5
13
Ce
K
50.00
2.68
50.0
134.00
S-April
5
14
Ce
K
50.00
2.49
50.0 124.50
S-April
5
15
Ce
K
50.00
2.66
50.0
133.00
S-April
Total 47.44
Available N
*Difference
12775.80
11229.04
-1546.76
-Indicates that this field is being overseeded (Le. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer
annuals.
*A negative number reflects the total Ibs of additional nitrogen needed to achieve yields on
acreage listed in chart. A positive number means additional acreage is required to utilize the
nitrogen produced by the farm.
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NOTE:
This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
,ijailable nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
I n 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.
!n interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), 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 reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately 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 the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
-ecommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
_ibout two inches before drilling for best results.
The following legend explains the crop codes listed in the table above:
Crop Code
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
0
Crop
Barley
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
Corn - Grain
Com - Silage
Cotton
Fescue - Grazed
Fescue - Hay
Oats
Rye
Small Grain - Grazed
Small Grain - Hay
Grain Sorghum
Wheat
Soybean
Lbs N utilized / unit yield
1.6 Ibs N / bushel
50 Ibs N / ton
50 Ibs N / ton
1.25 Ibs N / bushel
12 Ibs N / ton
0.12 lbs N / Ibs lint
50 Ibs N / ton
50 Ibs N / ton
1.3 Ibs N / bushel
2.4 Ibs N / bushel
50 Ibs N / acre
50 lbs N / acre
2.51bs N / cwt
2.4 Ibs N / bushel
4.0 Ibs N / bushel
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Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
aired 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 0.36 pounds of plant available nitrogen per animal per year in the
sludge based on the application method listed earlier.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately
11664.00
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 38.88 acres of land. If you apply
the sludge to com at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 93.31 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, soil types, realistic yields, and
applications.
PPLICATION 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 irrigatiori is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer ecensure
eding table.an Fa u9e to apply the recommation system is e dedproperly
rates and
irrigate the acres shown p
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Field T Cro • in/hr * inches
2,6 1 KeA BK 0.6
2 2 Fo BK 0.5
4,1 3 Fo BK 0.5
1 4 Fo BK 0.5
4,1 5 Fo BK 0.5
1 6 KeA 1 BK 0.6
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
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1 7 Fo BK
4,1 8 Fo BK
1 9 Fo BK
10 Fo BK
4,1 11 Fo BK
5 12 Fo BK
5 13 Ce BK
5 14 Ce BK
5 15 Ce BK
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.75
0.75
0.75
*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 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste 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 responsiability 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 the tables. Failure to apply
'he 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 prior to applying the waste.
Additional Comments:
Plan based on actual farm records of 1999-2001. Average annual waste volume calculated as
3,593,300 gallons with an average of 2.5 #NI10009a1. This would be an annual production of
8983.25 # PAN per year. To account for unusual weather occurrences, 11,229.04 # PAN was used
which is 25% more than the average and 15% more than the year with the hjhest PAN.
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MRCS WASTE UTILIZATION
PLAN 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 a notarized 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 a notarized 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 Utiii7ation PIan when there is a change in the operaiton, 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, climate conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that
restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. Actual yields may he used in Iieu of realistic yield tables at the
discretion of the planner.
4. Animal waste shall be applied on land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that
is eroding at more than 5 tons but less than 10 tons per acrea per year providing grass filter strips are installed where
runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard 393-Filter Strips)
5. Odors can be rednri 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 he broadcast provided the
application does not occure during a season prone to flooding. (See "W1ieather 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 occure off -site
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 and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste should be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste
to depth that would prohibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
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 he held to a minimum and a wuitai:,tiyult,c. cover crop
planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a 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 cornponet 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 surface water. This distance may he reduced for waters that are not perennial provided
adequate vegetative filter strips are present (See Standard 393 - Filter Strip.

NRCS WASTE UTILIZATION
PLAN SPECIFICATIONS
(CONTINUED)
12. Animal waste ¢hall not be applied closer than 1.00 feet from wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other propery 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 it has been approved as a land
applications site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste applied on grassed waterways shall be at agronomic rates
and 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 he 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 arr. ssible. Lagoon berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is 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 he inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns,
leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should he kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetalbles and other crops for direct human consumption.
However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only he applied preplant with no
further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible permanent markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage
(pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall he 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. Soil tests shall be made every year, and a liquid waste analysis shall he taken within 60 days of application
consistent with waste utili7ation plan. Poultry litter shall he tested prior to application. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for five years.
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations.

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houses, solid 5eparators-ac►doa include:
a. Stop recycle pump•
-:goon pump.
b. Stop sure.
TSh systems, or solid separators.
d.
aosphStop sa flows in eoccurs.e$L
c. biaKs e house,
e. Re.p le tU prior to res`, �1g pumps. opposed to $owing
e. R-� Often this is seepage as
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�.a wen or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a �-
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animals and � holes and
back to lagoon. ed by burrowing animals, trap or remove anL
b.� holes are �ciay type sail.
the side walls and lagoon bottom as scan
comp with , r the condition of
c. Faye a professional evaluate
as possible. damages.
�.�t of the spill and note airy obvious damage .
Assess the -extent 2. �
h any suf�: c= waters? ,- t duration? �e?
a. Did the w_ e"reac y released and for wha-
*-t to ee jury, fish kills, r ion?property dam
b. Apy damage
how much was
noted, such as employee Y
c. Any Barra � leave the property?
, Li surface waters?
d_ Did the the e the otendal to re' reach surface waters?
e Does u rain
p e the spill to re_ ro efy�?
a futrre ram event taus nor off of surface
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f. Could ter wells in finger (either°
� Are poste water h. you much reached surfa e waters?
regional G�o�
3. Contest appropriate a3e:;c:es. i nsion of Water Qualit�l) r hone
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4 , telephone number,mor dir t on of i.'� e
call
Phone � e�
should ,dude: your rion facility, the location that have been unmet'.
Ic on of themeasures 2aaov�t`:eex�' The corrective bergII.
weber and wiled conditions. e to c�11 locals Phone n
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seriousness
property or enters sufr-c- meat. � hone�ber ..
b. l sp�1l P thDepara local SWCD ofic� P
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a. ontae-ors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c. Cont-ae...ors Phone:
6. Contact the ti--cal spe--',17ct who cried the lagobn (NRCS, Consulting Engneer, dc.)
a_ Name: Orlitil t41/Coni ge"4 irS'a)/f//g/
b. Phone: IfD 3 z_/?</ 49/a 590 27.02
7. laple:ment procures as advised by DWQ and technical assis'anc4.- agencies to rectify the
ri-rfr,se, repair the system., and reassess the waste rigrnement plan to keep problems With
release crf w s has from. happening as4-77,
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Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) arc being implemented)
r1 Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 yours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-163.7
Complete incineration
In the case of dcad poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and'design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salyaze of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
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111111's In Curtlt'ul lust cls , .
Site 5peetfie I t uclires
• Flush Clutters • Accumulation ufsolids
I.itgnln)S and Idly
Liquid SysIcnns
I:hcessivc Vel;clalive
lituta•ilt
Crusted Hollis
• Decaying vegetation
❑ Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumuhuIcd solids from
gutters as designed.
❑ Remove bridging of accumulated solids ill
discharge
tl Maintain lagoons, settling basins and Mils where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
�il- inches over more than 30% of -surface.
Ivlainlain vegetative control ;dung banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation or decaying vegetative mailer
along wager's edge on impoundment's perimeter.

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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Suurcc CItt15C
I'illlnstead • Swine Iuutlttclintl
Annual body sun faces • Dirty manure -covered annuals
flour sal faces • Wei utanurc-covered floors
111111's to Minimize Odor
Vcgclalivc or wooded buffers;
Recommended best management practices;
Good judgment and common sense
:The Specific Practices
Dry floors
Manure collection pits • Urine;
• Partial microbial decomposition
Vcnlihlliun eNhaust fans •" Volatile gases;
Dust
111111111( 511rftiCCs • I)ust
�11 Stinted floors;
IPWaterers located over slolled floors;
CI Feeders at high end of solid floors;
Cl Scrape manure buildup front floors;
0 Underfloor vent Halloo for drying
CI
Frequent manure removal
or scrape;
Underfloor vcnlilulian
, pit recharge,
,(ll Fun maintenance;
Efficient air nwvcntcal
�l Washdown between groups (Windmills;
CI Deed nddiiives;
f_7 Feeder covers;
CI Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush looks • Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while lurks are Tilling
flush alleys • Agilaliult during wastewater
convcyunCe
I'il leclruge points • Agilalinn bf recycled lagoon
liquid whllc pils urc Tilling
CI flush funk covers;
O Extend fill Tines to near bailout of tanks with
11mli-siphon vents
Cl Underfloor flush with underfloor vcniila1io11
Cl Extend recharge lines to near Indium ul''Ms
with anti -siphon vents
1.111 sI iIiuns • Agiluliun during sump funk
filling and drawduwn
1:1 Sump look covers
()inside drain collection • Agilaliou during wastewater
or junction boxes conveyance
C1 Dux covers
Afvlf C—'-`•velniter 11► 1996y lingo 3

Source
End of drainpipes at
lagoon
Cause 'IMPS to Minimize Odor
• Agitation dining wastewater
conveyance
Lagoon surfaces
IIriL tlIttt1 sprinkler
nuzzles
• Volatile gas emissions;
• Biological mixing;
• Agitation
Storage tank or basin
su► Gict:
Scliliug basin 5url�lcc
i►'hll ur , slurry or shulg
spreader outicis
llucuvered unuturc,
slurry or sludge on field
iIIIIiit:es
C1 Extend discharge point of pipes midi:rncath
lagoon liquid level
• I ligl1 pressure agitation;
• Wind drill
1/roper lagoon Iiquid capacity;
Site Specific Practices
1�J Correct lagoon startup procedures;
Al Minimum surface area -to -volume rnlio;
Minimum agitation whcn.punrping;
CI Mechanical aeration;
n Proven biological additives
• l':111ini Microbial decomposition;
• Mixing while riling;
• Agitation when emptying
• Partial microbial decomposition;
• Mixing while filling; •
• Agitation when emptying
e • Agilnlion when spreading;
• Volatile gas emissions
In'Igalc no dry days with little or Ito wind;
Minimum recommended operating pressure;
rump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
CI Pump from second -stage lagoon
C 1 Ilotlout or midlevel loading;
n Tank covers;
CI Basin surface mats of solids;
CI Proven biological additives or oxidants
C7 [Extend drainpipe nutleis molt:rot:alb liquid
level;
C1 Remove settled solids regularly
• Volatile gas emissions while
1)cnd auins aIs
drying
• Carcassr:cuniposilion
I)cml tntinutl disposal
pits
IOC iiieitiiii
Cl Soil injcciiun of slurry/shulgcs;
CI Wash.residual manure from spreader after use;
CI Proven biological addiiivcs or oxidants
❑ Suil injection of sluiry/slutlgcs
0 Soil incorporation within 48 lirs.;
El Spread in thin uniform layers fur rapid drying;
0 Proven biological addiiivcs or oxidants
• Carcass decomposition
• Incomplete cuiulustion •
Proper disposition of carcasses
Cl Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
Cl Proper location/consiruclinii of disposal pits
CI Secondary slack burners
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.S 1111 I�l' l' Ca n S
IIMI's In Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Standing water around Improper drainage;
lacilities � Grade and landscape such that water drains
• Microbial decomposition or away from facilities
organic n►attcr •
Manure tracked unto
public roads limn farm
access •
Additional Information :
• Poorly maintained access roads
LtFil/ Fenn access road maintenance
Swine Manure Minagcment ; 0200 litnlc/I1MP Packet
Swine Production Fang Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; I:13AE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; OAF. 128-88
Swine Production Facility Matuuu Management: Underfloor Flush - lagoon Treatment ; EnAI! 129-88
Laguuu I)eslgn and hlanagcnrenl 10r Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; IiBAli 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastcwalcr Application Equipment ; EIIAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings ; P111-33
Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odnr; 1r report from lite Swine Odor Tusk Force
Nuisance Concerns in Aulinni Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; 1'110107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Available From : .
NCS11, County Extension Cculcr
NCSU -11AII
NCSI.J -IIAI:
NCSIJ - IIAI:
NCSIJ - IIAI:
NCSIJ - 1IALI
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC fork Producers Assoc
NCSIJ Agri Communicallnns
Florida Cooperative Extension
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\cofiii)S Mortality Management Methods
}✓ Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than thoselisted must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
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❑ ❑
Version —November 26, 2018
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
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,
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 opinionof the State Veterinarian, wouldmake 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.
• 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.
C-7
/Signature of Farm Owner/Manager
4')4: att
ignatur,
of Technical Specialist
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Date
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Date

_.rator:Lewis Tatum County: Bladen Date: 12/08/93
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1000.0 feet
1. •STEADY"STATE LIVE WEIGHT
O sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. =
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. . .=
6480 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. =
O sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. =
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. =
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O lbs
874800 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 874800 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 874800 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 874800 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet toevefow.de Acouzsr / sea e
4 TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME,
Inside top length 770.0 feet ; Inside top width 200.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 45.0 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes .3.0 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 44.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 33.0 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 40.5 feet
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 764.0 194.0 11.00
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
764.0 194.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
698.0 128.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
731.0 161.0
148216 (AREA OF TOP)
89344 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
470764 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
148216.0 470764.0 89344.0 1.8
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 1298594 CU. FT.

TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
770.0 200.0 154000.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length *,Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 154000.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 874800 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 214151 cubic feet
B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume =
Volume =
0.0 gallons/day *
0.0 cubic feet
180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
C. 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 = 89833.3 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 96250.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 214151 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 89833 cubic feet
5D. 96250 cubic feet
TOTAL 400234 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 1275034 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. 1298594 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 874800 cubic fe
At elev. 41.0 feet ; Volume is 879488 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 1202344 cubic feet
At elev. 43.3 feet ; Volume is 1196247 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seashigh wat r table elevation 40.5 feet
7. DESIGNED .1e"� APPROVED BY:
DATE. / v-- c 5 DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:

•'EF AT I'JN AND MAINTENANCE FlION
This lagoon -is designed for waste treatment with rninirnurn
odor control. The time required for the planned level to be
reached may vary due.to sco i I conditions., flushing
operations, and the amount of fresh water- added to the
system. This lagoon does not have design storage for fresh
water. Once the effluent depth in lagoon is adequate for
recycling flush, fresh water should not be used. Lagoon i s -
designed to stare a 25 year storm rainfall event plus 'normal
rainfall in excess of evaporation.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an
acceptable method :r_, f disposal. Care needs to l:'e taker, when
applying waste to prevent damage to crops or runoff from the
field. Rate of application should not exceed 0.5 inches per
hour. Waste should be applied according to soil test and
waste analysis on actively growing (grass) or immediately
prier- to planting (corn).
The following items are to be carriedout:
1. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid I eve l reaches
the bottom of the outlet pipes. Lagoon is designed
for 6 month pumping cycle.
2. .Stop pump -out before fluid depth is less than 6 feet
deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria) .
3. It i s strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon
be precharged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive
odors during startup. P'recharging reduces the concen-
tration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby
reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent
(` at all times.
4. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to
the lagoon mowed.
5.. Repair- any eroded areas and .establish in vegetation.
6. Recommend that a suitable fence be constructed around
the lagoon for safety purposes.
7. The Clean Water- Act of 1977 prohibits 'the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States The
Department of Environment, Health and Natura 1 Resources,
Division of Environmental Management, has the
responsibiiity.f':'r enforcing this law.
8. All surface' runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to
stable outlets.
NOTE: An analysis of the waste water can be obtained at
commercial laboratories or at a fee of $4 per sample
at: N.C. Department of Agriculture Plan Analysis :Lab,
Agronomic Division, glue Ridge Road, Raleigh, N.C.
27611 (Telephone [phone]E ).

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 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£or.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 firms signs of plant growth in
the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to a farrmwaste..management plan should be
done whenever the land is 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 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 mnimumstorage capacitybeforq 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:
J Maintenance of a vegetative coverforthe_ dam... Eescueorcommon bermudagrass are the
most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed,
to maintain a vigorous standThe amount of fertilizer appliedshouldbe based on a soils
test, but in the event that it is not.practicatto obtain_a_sortest each year, the lagoon
embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of
10-10-10, or equivalent.
f Brush and trees on the embankment musthe_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. weatherconditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE:Ifvegetation is controlled by spraying, .the herbicide mustnot be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that aretreating the waste.

Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and alter major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a mitrhra m, the following:
✓ Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, .and -Qv_erflow Pipes --- look for:
1 . separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
1 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 ofvegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage_ .due .ta wave.action caused by strong winds.
These waves can erode the lagoon side walls, 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 side wall, baffles -in_the.lagoon_may be_used to reduce the wave
impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion .and _weake 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 forifthere is -a -threat of a waste discharge.
However, a permanent sohrtion should hereviewed .by..the_techni al exert. Any digging into a
lagoon darn 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_nnucotally loud or grinding noise,
or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the. pump isin need or 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 Havinga- nearly fill 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 inventoryof spare parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed -to -carry all surface drainage waters
(such as rainfall nmoff, 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 into 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
Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It-is-advisable_to-inspe 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 -ran -is -predicted, and then record the
level again 4 to 6 hours after the ram (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 jnigation applications and
storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may have an inflow problem from a surface water
diversion or there may be seepage into the lagooirfrom the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establishha-complete-sod_eoyer on bare soil surfaces
to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment vohune at least half -kill of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or -bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon shouldhave.arflexiale 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._ I£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 -pills 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 israddedto_ a-lagoon,4e better the lagoon will
fimction. 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
Practice water conservation. --- minimi7e_huildingwater_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:
✓ Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent_ storage level and the full temporary
storage level.
1 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 possibledate in the_ spring_based- on nutrient requirements
and soil moisture so that temporary storagewillbe 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

✓ Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage level unless you are
removing sludge.
✓ Locate float pump intakes approximately 1_ 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_o£confinement_Iou.ses or wherever they
are installed.
✓ Maintain strict vegetation, rodent,and.varmint ..controlnearlagoon 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 posslbility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by.
• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed_waste,..gravity settling_of tushed 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:
• fllre a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a. chopper -agitator impeller pump through
large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;_andsoil 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 dram back into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul
and spread with manure spreader onto cropland_ orforage land; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the shtdge-material.ana]yzed-fo 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 willbe limited by these nutrients as well as any
previous waste applications to that field and crop requirement.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attentionto- 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.
Ifthe liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phnsphon1Fand_heavy metal content than
liquid. Because of this it should probably be appliedto land with low phosphorus and metal
levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporatedto reduce the -chance of erosion Note that if
the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil,test phosphorus,itsshould 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 ofodor at_the_wasie 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_ofwastewater frcm,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 responsiaty for ensuring structure
safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
Modification of the lagoonstructure--- anexample is_the placement of a pipe in
the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon
design before placing any pipe 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-eause a large discharge of
wastewater and possible dam failure.