090100_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 Apri13, 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. 09-0100 Certificate Of Coverage Number AWS090100
2. Facility Name: Oak Springs Sow Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Oak Springs Sow Farm LLC
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 2214444wWitiflAiny p o • look,29 79
City: Reiglt- 6l helido s State: NE Zip: 63r.28337
Telephone Number. 910-866-4395 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1141 Allen Priest Rd
City: Council State: N_C Zip: 28434
6. County where Facility is located: Bladeq
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): David C Nordin
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 910-293-5330 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Brandon Lee Jones Phone No.: 910-366-9420 OIC ##: 1003695
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write 'None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number.
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Farrow to Wean 1,808
Operation Types;
IBS Cattte Dry Poultry Other Tvpes
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.)
Stns;ture
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
'Redline"
(Inches)
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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), sinned 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 MRCS 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 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: 2019PermitRenewal®ncdenr.gov

Name:
Signature:
Name:
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 S25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than' S10,000 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 executive officer of the corporation):
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Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
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: 2019PermitRenewal{a3ncdenr.gov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

Version --November 26.2018
• Mortality Management Methods
indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
El ci 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. •
El El 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. 106468:7.
ElComplete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
CI Q 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.
EI 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).
a fl Any method which, in the professional opinionisof 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).
QMass 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 temr;, •cedure • measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
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Signature of Farm . • ner/Ma ager
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date
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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
05-31-2013
This plan has been prepared for:
Oak Springs Sow Farm (09-100)
Oak Springs Sow Farm, LLC
P.O. Box 2979
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
[phone]
(1()T11{, PAGE ONLY
This plan has been developed by:
Ronnie G. Kennedy Jr.
Agriment Services, Inc.
PO Box 1096
Beulaville, NC 28518
252 ,
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
this plan.
Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By:
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Technical Specialist Signature ate
Preview Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-31-2013 Cover Page 1

MurphyBrown, LLC 7/29/2009
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Growers) JCT, LLC 9-100
Farm Name: Oak Springs
County: Bladen
Farm Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
1808
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Anaerobic Lagoon
>180.days
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. Dust apply more. nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
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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
Tess than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste onsaturated 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
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 plantinga._crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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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. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
Capacity Type
1808
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
.fz
Waste Produced per Animal
3212 gal/yr
4015 gallyr
10585 gallyr
223 gaVyr
838 gallyr
986 gaVyr
Total
Total
5,807,296 gaVyr
gallyr
gaVyr
gal/yr
gallyr
gal/Yr
5,807,296 gallyr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
Cacity
1808
Type
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish •
Nitrogen Produced per Animal
5.4 Ibslyr
6.5 Ibslyr
26 Ibslyr
0.48 Ibslyr
1.96 Ibslyr
2.3 Ibslyr
Total
9,750 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
ibs/yr
lbs/yr
Total 9,750 Ibslyr
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.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen at the crops under Irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing°season: 7 "=
Total Irrigated Acreage:
Total N Required 1st Year:
Total N Required 2nd Year:
23
9890
0
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 9,890.00 *see narrative
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 9,750.00
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (140.00)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop In the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop lst Crop Lbs N1Ac Lbs N Total lbs N
Acre ge Type Code Apply Yield Ibs NlUnit Residual /Ac Utilized
T3073
1
8.6
WaB
3
14.4
WaB
March -Sept
March -Sept
7.0
7.0
50
50
350
350
3010
5040
2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs NIAc Lbs N Total Ibs N
Code Apply Yield Ibs NlUnit Residual IAc Utilized
L
Total Total tbs N
Lbs N/AC Utilized
Sept
Sept
2
2
40
40'
80
80
688
1152
430
430
3698
6192
4
*r:
Totals: 23 8050
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Solt 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop ist Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized
2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total lbs NI Total 'Total Ibs N
Code Apply Yield tbs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized r Lbs N/Ac I Utilized
A-.
Totals: NM 0 0
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This plan does not Include commercial_fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available 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.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in: some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In 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 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 (Le.
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 grainytetc, Is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two Inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code
Crop Lbs N utilized / unit yield
A _ Barley 1.6 Ibs N / bushel
B ---_,, i..K.~ . Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton
r• _C , `f,e j , . yuHybl'id Bermudagraps - Hay 50 Ibs N / ton
D i Corn - Grain . 1.25 Ibs N / bushel
E Corn - Silage 12 lbs N / ton
F Cotton 0.12 Ibs N / lbs lint
G Fescue - Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton
H Fescue - Hay 50 Ibs N / ton
I Oats 1.3 lbs N / bushel
J .Rye 2.4 lbs N / bushel
K - Small Grain - Grazed 50 lbs N / acre
;, -4. L,: -zivi,-,; ;-.t,,„; , Stull, Grain Hay 50 lbs N / acre
--M t,•?=:+ •€i :: -i�. I_ tT •4-,Grain Sorghum_ ;i;v.. 2.5 Ibs N / cwt
N ;,� Wheat 2.4 Ibs N / bushel
0 Soybean 4.0 Ibs N / bushel
P Pine Trees 40 lbs N / acre / yr
Acres shown in the preceding table 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 to the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, 1yy1r,/]+��+.,.p than the acres shown In the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
In the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications
PAN/yr/animal Farm Total/yr
1808 Farrow to Wean 0.84
Farrow to Feeder.,; 1
r Farrow to Finish 4.1.
Wean to Feeder 0.072
Wean to Finish 0.306
Feeder to Finish 0.36
1518.72
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 1518.72 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above..,
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 7593.6 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 25 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 60.7488 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
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 ensilfg that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
*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 tJe t erage of once„every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in yourstructurebe within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. 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.acr end the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Typed Crop "' inlhr * inches
1 WaB C 0.6 1
3 WaB C 0.6 1
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Additional Comments:
The PAN rates used in this plan are taken from the existing plan for this
facility, completed 7/19/1995 by the Bladen County USDA-NRCS office.
There is no change in PAN generation, acreage, method of application, etc.,
that would qualify this new plan as a major modification. For this reason,
existing PAN rates were used.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Oak Springs
Owner: JCT, ;LLC 9.100
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Uwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. 1/we know that any expansion to the existing design_ capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and anew certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature:
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JCT, LLC
Name of Manager (if different fronrtowner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Signature:
1-Telephone:
Date
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Zude;/7/404,4-:
Kraig Westerbeek
Date
Murphy -Brown, LLC.
2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
[phone]
Date
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide
evidence 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 waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application; recievinp crop type, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for
other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding Tess than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but Tess than 10 tons
per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (See
USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
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 land application field.
6 When .animal..waste. isto:be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste Is applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur
during a season prone to flooding (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for
guidance).
Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surfacewaters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the'site uring applicatio' '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.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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.
10 Nutrients from waste 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 dorrrancy.- • "'
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 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.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to"reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland
provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge
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.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on ail 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 dischargQ,-
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 breakdowns4eaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site., - - „4 �'`
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 pre -plant with no further applications of animal
waste during the crop season.
21 Highly visible -markers shallbe 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 soli shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
nutrient, unless other restrict(os require waste to be applied based on other nutrients,
resulting in afiower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in
the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals
approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop
production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years.
Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste, shall be maintained for a minimum of five
years.
23 Dead 'animals .will be disposed• -of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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Grower: OAK SPRINGS
Address: PO BOX 856
WARSAW, NC 28398
County: BLADEN
Designed By: JCB
Checked By: DSE
Date:
Sheet 1 of 7
03/10/09
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM INFORMATION
Nursery:
Wean to Finish:
Finishing:
Farrow to weanling:
Farrow to feeder:
Farrow to finish:
Boars:
Storage Period:
25 Yr. / 24 Hr Storm Event
"Heavy Rain" Factor
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation
Additional Water Usage:
Additional Drainage Area:
Farm Population:
Not hi}::: I: •�::r�T�
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape? (YIN)
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway? (Y/N) Was This Design Built Prior to Sept. 1996? (YIN) Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (Y/N)Seasonal High Water Table Elev:
Freeboard:
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: N,:i
Side Slopes:
r urn i P.(.10 }i: i't IIlle C.; C;C:i
i,. ntl%1.. 2 (1! ..
Top of Dike Elevation: Depth
Finished Bottom Elevation: BOTTOM E 13.31 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: 20.16 In.
Stop Pump Elevation: -------------- 55.32 In.
LAGOON VOLUME
Storm Stor =
Temporary =
Permanent =
Total Volume =
REQUIRED VOL. DESIGN VOLUMES
86746 (Cu.Ft.)
272143 (Cu.Ft.)
782864 (Cu.Ft.)
1,141,753 (Cu.Ft.)
87,395 (Cu.Ft.)
351,066 (Cu.Ft.)
784,960 (Cu.Ft.)
1,223,420 (Cu.Ft.)
1/2 Treatment Volume =
1/2 Treatment Volume Elevation =
90 Temporary Storage Volume Elevation =
391,432 (Cu.Ft.)
90.49 Ft.
95.70 Ft.
Min. Required Liner Thickness
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD)
Y
N
Y
N
0
0
0
1808 Hd.
0
0
0
180 Days
7.5 In.
7.0 In.
1.0 Ft.
3 :1 (H:V)
98.81 Ft.
85.50 Ft.
97.13 Ft.
94.20 Ft.
REQ'D.
100.75%
129.00%
100.27%
107.15%
99.85 In.
37.30 In.
1.9 Ft.
138,793 S.F.
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Grower: OAK SPRINGS Designed By: JCB
Address: PO BOX 856 Checked By: DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 03/10/09
County: BLADEN Sheet 2 of 7
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
BASE VOLUME: r 2b4b11Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE -AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Elevation (FT.) Area (SF) Incr. Vol. (Cu. FT) Cumul. Vol. (Cu. FT)
86.00 49,912 25,461
87.00 72,144 61,028 86,489
88.00 84,142 78,143 164,632
89.00 91,092 87,617 252,249
90.00 95,769 93,431 345,680
91.00 100,007 97,888 443,568
92.00 104,025 102,016 545,584
93.00 108,210 106,118 651,701
94.00 112,469 110,340 762,041
95.00 116,727 114,598 876,639
96.00 121,279 119,003 995,642
97.00 126,074 123,677 1,119,318
98.00 130,969 128,522 1,247,840
98.81 138,793 109,254 1,357,093
These volumes were calculated using the vertical average end area method.
TOTAL REQD VOL 1,141,753 CF
CUMULATIVE VOL
ZONE VOL. 107.15%
END PUMP = = = = 94.20 FT
START PUMP = _ : 97.13 FT
MAX STORAGE = 97.81 FT
784,960 CF TR'MT
1,136,026 CF TEMP
1,223,420 CF STORM
784,960 100.27%
351,066 129.00%
87,395 100.75%
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Grower: OAK SPRINGS
Address: PO BOX 856
WARSAW, NC 28398
County: BLADEN
Designed By: JCB
Checked By: DSE
Date: 03/10/09
Sheet 3 of 7
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Permanent Storage:
Required Treatment Volume:
'Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./Ib) = Total'
Nursery
0
30
1.00
0
Wean to Finish
0
115
1.00
0
Finishing
0
135
1.00
0
Farrow to weanling
1,808
433
1.00
782,864
Farrow to feeder
0
522
1.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
1,417
1.00
0
Boars
0
400
1.00
0
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft.)=
Sludge Storage Volume:
782,864
[Anima Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./b) = Tota
Nursery
0
30
0.00
0
Wean to Finish
0
115
0.00
0
Finishing
0
135
0.00
0
Farrow to weanling
1,808
433
0.00
0
Farrow to feeder
0
522
0.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
1,417
0.00
0
Boars
0 _
400
0.000
0
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu. ft.)=
Temporary Storage Volume:
Manure Production:
0
Animal Type Capacity * Sto. Period d.Iday) = Tota
Nursery
0
180
0.30
0
Wean to Finish
0
180
1.17
0
Finishing
0
180
1.37
0
Farrow to weanling
1,808
180
4.39
1,430,032
Farrow to feeder
0
180
5.30
0
Farrow to finish
0
180
14.38
0
Boars
0
180
4.06
0
Total Manure Production (gals.)=
Total Manure Production (cu.ft.)=
Excess Fresh Water:
1,430,032
191,181
IJAnima Type Capacity ' Sto. Period d.Iday) = Tota
Nursery
0
180
0.00
0
Wean to Finish
0
180
0.00
0
Finishing
0
180
0.00
0
Farrow to weanling
1,808
180
_
0.00
0
Farrow to feeder
0
180
0.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
180
0.00
0
Boars
0
180
0.00
0
Total Fresh Water Excess (gals.)=
Total Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft.)=
0
0
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Grower. OAK SPRINGS Designed By: JCB
Address: PO BOX 856 Checked By: DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 03/10/09
County: BLADEN Sheet 4 of 7
Temporary Storage Volume: (Cont.)
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area + Additional Drainage Area) * Rainfall / 12in./ft
Vol.= (138793 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 7 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)=
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'I Drainage Area) * 25Yr./24Hr. Storm(in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (138793 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 25Yr.I24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)=
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
VoI.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'I Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (138793 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.) =
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additional Water Storage is Required
0
Total Required Storm Storage
(25Yr. / 24Hr. Storm + 'Heavy Rain')=
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water + Rainfall Excess + Additional Water Storage) =
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludge) =
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME =1141753 (CU.FT.)
80,963
86,746
86,746 (CU.FT)
272,143 (CU.FT)
782,864 (CU.FT)
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Grower. OAK SPRINGS Designed By: JCB
Address: PO BOX 856 Checked By: DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 03/10/09
County: BLADEN Sheet 5 of 7
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY
Top of Dike Elevation
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation
Top of 25Yr. / 24Hr. Storm Storage
Top of "Heavy Rain" Storage
Start Pump Elevation
End Pump Elevation
Top of Sludge Storage
Seasonal High Watertable Elev.
Finished Bottom Elevation
Inside Top Length
Inside Top Width
Side Slopes
Lagoon Surface Area
Min. Liner Thickness (if required)
Freeboard Depth
Temporary Storage Period
Zone Depths:
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME = 1223420 (CU.FT.)
Treatment / Sludge Storage Zone Depth -----
Temporary Storage Zone Depth
Freeboard / Storm Storage Zone Depth -----__----
Total Lagoon Depth
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98.81 FT.
Not Al Applicable
97.81 FT.
Not Applicable
97.13 FT.
94.20 FT.
Not Applicable
0.00
85.50 FT.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
3:1 H:V
138,793 SF
1.9 FT.
1.00 FT.
180 Days
8.7 FT.
2.9 FT.
1.7 FT.
13.3 FT.
P.O. Box 856, Warsaw NC 28398 [phone]

Grower.
Address:
County:
OAK SPRINGS
PO BOX 856
WARSAW, NC 28398
BLADEN
Designe JCB
Checker DSE
Date: 03/10/09
Sheet 6 of 7
ZONE ELEVATIONS
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 98.81
1
/
STRT PMP EL= 97.13
END PMP EL. = 94.20
1
TOP OF STORM ELEV = 97.81
TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 97.13
TOP OF TREAT ELEV = 94.20
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 85.50
/
/1
/ 1
/ t
SHWT = 0.00
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Grower: OAK SPRINGS Designed By: JCB
Address: PO BOX 856 Checked By: DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 03/10/09
County: BLADEN Sheet 7 of 7
This livestock waste treatment lagoon is designed in accordance with the United States
Natural Resources Conservation Service PRACTICE STANDARD 359- WASTE TREATMENT
LAGOON, revised prior to June, 1996.
Emergency Spillway:
An Emergency Spillway is not required.
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COMMENTS: The lagoon has been designed as an irregular shape.
This design is update of start and stop pump elevations and to show the 1/2
treatment volume level for sludge storage. This design does not supercede the
original certification of the farm.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) [phone]
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) [phone]
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) [phone]
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) [phone]
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) [phone]
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow 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 cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment 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 the lagoon bottom as
soon as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, after hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name,
facility number, and telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the
exact location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather
and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been undertaken and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Brown, LLC
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856, Warsaw, NC 28398
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. . Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: (910) 293 - 5330
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially Important to manage
+evels 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 bermudsgrase) or when there ere extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime, Title Means that at the first sign of plant growth In the
later winter / early spring, Irrigation according to a fear waste management plan should be done
whenever the land In dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage apace available in
the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fell the lagoon should be pumped down
to the low marker (see Figure 2.1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste utilization
plan will allow it.
Welting until the lagoon has reached Its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-yeer, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law end submit to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
• Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied should
be based on a soils test, but In the event that it i8 not practical to obtain a soils test
each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with
SO0 pounds per acre of 10.10-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done et least once a year and possibly twice In year* that weather
condition ere favorable for heavy vegetative grow.
NOTE: if vegetation is controlled by spraying, fro herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon
water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and sty events. hems to be chocked should include,
as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, cycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes » lock for:
1. separator, of its
2. +cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. oversfl condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface •• look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment .. book :
1. settlement, cracking, or lug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strop winds. These waves can erode the lagoon s wad. 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 sideweli, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave Impacts.
Any of theme features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert
construction of waste lagoons. You may reed to providemp car with
if is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a temporarythere a
technical expert Any digging � a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
undertaking with potentially serious ie�nndam with heavy equipment Is a serious
recommended by an appropriate technical ces and should not be conducted unless
Transfer Pumps » check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and
you are not completely "surprised- operated frequently enough so that
pumping system maintenance at a time manfailure. You should perform your
allow some safety time shouldyourlagoon is at its low level. This will
not the time to think about m be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
lagoon Is full, your neighbor's e� lagoon � is full also. or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
inventory of spare parts or pump also You should consider maintaining an
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drains
runoff) away fromyour �• gutter cadets, and parking lot
moon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
t • adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It Is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 8 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surf water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a c niplots sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erasion.
2. pill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes Into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to dime 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 bactenal
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 0.28 pint of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0. add
agricultural lion at the rate of 1 pound per 10O0 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 bubblhng, 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. plush 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 welt.
• Practice water conse vation -M- minimize buildhng water usage and spillage from
Leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water
conservatkin.
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A Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This Will reduce the
amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain Lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1),
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the boon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump Intakes approximately le inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as passible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation. molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials Into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are Installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon darn or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• if animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of fluffed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids In an appropriately designed basin. or
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• minimising feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term wilt.
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more lend to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper • agitator impeller pump through large -
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; end soil incorporate.
• ()avatar the upper peat of lagoon by Irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump Into liquid sludge applicator; Piaui and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorp oreto.
a Dwet rsthe upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland:
dredge receive the from lagoon or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
tosot liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul end spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste appiicatlon rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -fine operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains Intact. if you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity Immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can
be removed without liner injury. If the liner Is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this It should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and
metal levels, as Indicated by a soli test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion.
Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soli -test phosphors, it should be
applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes,
always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for Its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
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Lagoon failures result In the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of
the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Sterns which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example le the placement of a pipe in the dem
without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before
placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -- high iavels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect end 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 darn, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the darn. Once this damage starts, It can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
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c) Have a professional evaluate the conditio- of the sidewalls and the lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a) Did the waste reach surface waters?
b) Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c) Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage
d) Did the spill leave the property?
e) Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f) Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g) Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h) How much reached surface waters?
A vate Environmental Emergency Contact Plan (attached)
3. If ne of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem
to em and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
4. I lement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
th . damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
pr ' lems with release of wastes from happening again.
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Flush Gutters
(Liquid Systems)
Accumulation of solids
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
Nl Rush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
() Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation
Growth
(ilaintain lagoons. settling basins and
pits where past breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
(jiMaintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
ceders Feed Spillage (WDesign, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
eed
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
(y Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
age Accumulations of feed residues
umal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes
and feed wastage
( Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
roducts).
(/ Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage es needed.
(r1 Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
(f Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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Manure Handling
ims
Accumulations of animal wastes
() Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure -
() Inspect for and rernove or break up accumulated wastes
in -filter stripes around stockpiles and manure Isand&ng
areas as needed.
The issues checked () pertain to this operation. The landownerrntegrat:or agrees to use sound judgment in.applying
insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
rA ,....,...A3,
�d ndo ner Signature)
r more information contact -the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613,.North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
695-7613.
IIC—November 11, 1996

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Farmstead
SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Cause
Swine production
BMP's to Minimize Odor
(rYGegetative or wooded buffers;
(Recommended best management
pr ctices;
(Wood judgment and common sense
Site Specific Practices
Animal body surfaces Dirty manure -covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered floors
Manure collection pits Urine
Ventilation exhaust fans
( ) Dry floors
(4Iotted floors;
(J4 aterers located over slotted floors;
(4eeders at high end of solid floors;
(,YSrcrapo manure buildup from floors;
() Underfloor ventilation for drying
Parital micorbial decomposition
(.)#requent manure removal by flush,pit
recharge,or scrape
() Underfloor ventilation
Volatile gases;
Dust
Indoor surfaces Dust
Flt•-4 tanks
Rush alleys
(krFan maintenance;
(44fficient air movement
(tifWashdown between groups of animals
() Feed additives;
() Feeder covers;
( ) Fsed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid whiles tanks are filling
() Flush tank covers
() Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti -siphon vents
Agitation during wastewater
conveyanance
Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while pits are filling
Jft stations
() Underfloor flush with underfloor
ventilation
() Extend rechard lines to near bottom of
pits with anti -siphon vents
Agitation during sump tank filling
and drawdown
)utside drain collection Agitation during wastewater
'r junction boxes conveyance .
nd of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater
sgoon surfaces
() Sump tank covers
() Box covers
() Extend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
Volatile gas emissions
Biological mixing
Agitation
!gation sprinkler nozzles: High pressure agitation
Wind draft
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l Y roper lagoon liquid capacity
Correct lagoon startup procedures
( ')/Minimum surface aroa-to-volume ratio
(Minimum agitation when pumping
() Mechanical aeration
( ) Proven biological additives
Ir 'gate on dry days with little or no wind
( inimum recommended operation pressure
( mp intake near lagoon liquid surface
() Pump from second -stage lagoon

Storage tank or basin
CO
Salving basin surface
Manure, slurry or sludge
spreader outlets
Partial microbial decomposition
Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
() Bottom or midlevel loading
( ) Tank covers
() Basin surface mats of solids
( ) Proven biological additives or oxidants
Partial micobial decomposition () Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying () Remove settled solids regularly
Uncovered manure, slurry
or sludge on field surfaces
Dead animals
Agitation when spreading
Volatile gas emissions
( ) Soil injection of slurry/sludges
() Wash residual manure from spreader after use
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Volatile gas emissions while drying
( ) Soil infection of slurry/sludges
( ) Soil incorporation within 48 hours
( ) Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
( ) Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animal disposal
pits
Incinerators
Carcass decomposition (ti%Proper disposition of carcasses
Carcass decomposition (b( Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
(Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incomplete combustion () Secondary stack burners
Standing water around Improper drainage ( ) Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads
•o- from farm access
n ,
arm access road maintenance
►dditional Information:
wine Manure Management 0200 Rule/BMP Packet
wine Production Fart Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet
wine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
wine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse—lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88
igoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
alibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
mtrolling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
vironmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual
itions for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
isance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Available From:
NCSU-County Extension Canter
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-Swine Extension
NC Pork Produces Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
e issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
or control measures as practical.
srtify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
PC —November 11, 1996