250024_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 verifj' all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Perntittee.
1. Farm Number: 25-0024 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS250024
2. Facility Name: Pig Paradise
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Steve A Sanders
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 310 Cobbtown Rd
City: Dover State: NC Zip: 28526
Telephone Number: 252-523-1772 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 400 Cobbtown Rd
City: Dover State: NC Zip: 28526
6. County where Facility is located: Craven
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"): Carolina Howard
10. Operator Name (OIC): Steve A. Sanders Phone No.: 252-523-1772 OIC #: 17045
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Tvpes:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Farrow to Wean 820
Swine Cattle 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 infonnation is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
FINAL
19.50
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
TERTIARY
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAVVMP) 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 !nap/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: [e-mail]

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
FINAL
19.50
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
TERTIARY
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 is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation)): -
Name: —C72e L OT/rcA Title:
Signature: Date: 2/��" ' /7�
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Name: Title:
Signature: 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

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Steve A. Sanders
Pig Paradise
310 Cobbtown Road
Dover, NC 28526
Dear Steve A. Sanders:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 30, 2019
Subject: Additional Information Request
Application No. AWS250024
Pig Paradise
Craven County
The Animal Feeding Operation Program of the Division of Water Resources (Division) has completed a
preliminary review of your renewal permit application package. Additional information is required before
we may continue our review. Please address and submit the following item(s) within 30 (thirty) days of
receipt of this letter:
1. Signed permit renewal application form - Our records show that you have not submitted signed
application form. Enclosed is another copy of your application form for your review and signature.
2. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) for the four lagoons on your
farm. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may
be applicable to your facility.
Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. All revised
and/or additional documentation shall be signed, dated and sent to my attention at the address below. The
Information can also be submitted electronically at [e-mail]
Please feel free to contact me at 919-707-3665. if you have any questions regarding this letter,
Sincerely,
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Program
cc: Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQP Section Files — AWS250024
0unrima1 M 4wmme►l Yrg
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11636 Mall Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919.707.9000

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Steve A Sanders
Pig Paradise
310 Cobbtown Rd
Dover, NC 28526
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-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 your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed. signed and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures):
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Craven County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS250024
Carolina Howard
Noi9 Cara ors Departarartof Ere•aorE rarta 4ua is I D visor of Water Rs -sources
512 N. Se abury St. 1 1E3c R'e t Seers: „e Carter 1 Fa e gt., Nortt Caro ,re 27fi95-15Se
915.707S,C2

ROY COOPER
Gorr,nor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Direr or
•
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Steve A Sanders
Pig Paradise
310 Cobbtown Rd
Dover, NC 28526
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Perntit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Pennits are available
at https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-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 your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures):
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Craven County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS250024
Carolina Howard
LD_ Q
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512 N. SE sorry St. 11838 h'_. Sery .a ,.ester I Fa _ at, NartF ..arc ra 2789 183E
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1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
3.
4.
0 head wean{in8-to-feeder x 30 }bs. =
0 head feeder -to -finish x 135 |bs. =
820 sows farrow-to-wean|ing x 433 |bs. =
0 sows farrow -to -feeder x 522 |bs. =
0 sows farrow-t07finish x 1417 /bs =
0 |bs.
0 |bs.
355060 |bs.
0 |bs.
0 |bs.
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 355060 \bs.
2. SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Sludge accumulates at the rate of 0.080 cu, ft. per year
per pound of STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT in swine.
Years of sludge accumulation in design? 0.0
Sludge Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
REQUIRED LIQUID VOLUME OF LA00ON
Design for 1.0 cu. ft. per pound SSLW
Total Volume = (SSLW * Design factor) + Sludge Volume
Total Volume = 355060.0 cubic feet
NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVEL
Maintain normal lagoon liquid level at elevation 50.9 feet
Construct lagoon bottom elevation 41.9 feet°'
Lagoon size for normal lagoon liquid volume using prismodia| formula.
SS/END1
2.0
SS/END2
2.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
780.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
Lb *
744.0
Wb
AREA OF MIDSECTION
(Lm * Wm)
762.0
70.0
=
34.0
52.0
SS/SIDE1
2.0
SS/SIDE2
2.0
DEPTH
9.0
54600.0 (AREA OF TOP)
25296.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
39624.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION)
CU. YD. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
54600.0 158496.0 25296.0 1.500
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVEL = 357588.0 CU. FT.
VOLUME NEEDED = 355060.0 CU. FT.,
THE INSIDE EDGE DIMENSIONS OF THE FIRST STAGE AT THE
TOP OF DIKE ELEVATION ARE:
ARE 784.0 FEET BY 74.0 FEET

5. JIKE
Place spoil as a continuous dike to elevation 51.9 feet.
6. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:.
first stage lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
784.0 74.0
58016 square feet -.--
second stage lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
604.0 104,0 62816 square feet
Additional Drainage Area
TOTAL DA
Pumping cycle to be
6A. Volume of waste produced
0 square feet
120832 square feet
180 days.
Volume = 355060 SSLW * 0.0101481 gallon/lb, SSLW/day * 180
days in the pumping cycle / 7.48 gallons ppr cu. ft.
Volume = 86707.6 cubic feet
68. 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 recycle the lagoon water are accounted for in 6A.
Vo|ume =
Vo|ume =
. 0 gallons/day * 180 days in the pumping
cycle divided by 7.48 gallons per cu. ft.
0.0 cubic feet
6C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest:
amount.
Volume = 11.8 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 118818.1 cubic feet
'
6D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 75520.0 cubic feet -
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
6A. 86707.6 cubic feet
6D. 0.0 cubic feet
6C. 118818.1 cubic feet
6D. 75520.0 cubic feet
`
TOTAL 281045.8 cubic feet

7.. SECOND STAGE DESIGN
SS/END1
2.0
SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2
2.0 2.0 2'0
AREA OF TOP (BELOW FREEBOARD)
LENGTH * WIDTH =
600.0 100.0 60000.0 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF 8OTTO01
Lb * Wb
578.4 78'4 45346.6 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
DEPTH
5.4
AREA OF MIDSECTION
(Lm * Wm) =
589.2 52556.6 (AREA OF MIDSECTION)
CU. YD. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
60000.0 210226.6 45346.6 0.900
VOLUME OF SECOND STAGE BELOW FREEBOARD = 284015.8 CU. FT.
VOLUME NEEDED = 281045.8 CU. FT,
THE SECOND STAGE FREEBOARD IS = 1.0 FEET
THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND STAGE AT ELEVATION 53.0 FEET
ARE 604.0 FEET LONG BY 104.0 FEET WIDE
8. BEGIN PUMPING ELEVATION
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
6A. 86707.6 cubic feet
6B. 0.0 cubic feet
6C. 118818.1 cubic feet
TOTAL PUMPED VOLUME 205525.8 cubic feet
DEPTH OF WASTE = TOTAL PUMPED VOLUME / SURFACE AREA AT
BOTTOM OF SECOND STAGE
DEPTH =
DEPTH =
DESIGNED BY:
DATE:
205525.8 CU. FT. / 45346'6 SO. FT
4.5 FEET
APPROVED DY:
DATE:

STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 head wean/in8-to-feeder x 30 |bs.
0 head feeder -to -finish x 135 |bs.
820 sows farrow-to-wean|ing x 433 )bs.
0 sows farrow -to -feeder x 522 (bs.
0 sows farrow-torfinish x 1417 |bs
=
=
=
=
=
0 |bs.
0 |bs.
355060 |bs.
0 |bs.
0 |bs.
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 060 |bs.
2. SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Sludge accumulates at the rate of 0.080 cu` ft. per yea! ---
per pound of STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT in swine.
Years of sludge accumulation in design? 0.0
Sludge Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
3. REQUIRED LIQUID VOLUME OF LAbOON
Design for 1.0 cu. ft. per pound SSLW
Total Volume = (SSLW * Design factor) + Sludge Volume
Total Volume = 355060.0 cubic feet
4. NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVEL
Maintain normal lagoon liquid level at elevation 50.9 feet
Construct lagoon bottom elevation 41.9 feet"/
Lagoon size for normal lagoon liquid volume using prismodia| formula
SS/END1
2.0
SS/END2
2.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
T80.0
70.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
Lb * Wb =
744.0 34.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
(Lm * Wm)
T6Z.0
52.0
'
SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2
2.0 2.0
DEPTH
9.0
54600.0 (AREA OF TOP)
25296.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
39624.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION)
CU. YD. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA 8OTTOM3 * DEPTH/6
54600.0 158496.0 25296.0 1.500
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVEL = 357588.0 CU. FT.
VOLUME NEEDED =
355060.0 CU. FT.,
THE INSIDE EDGE DIMENSIONS OF THE FIRST STAGE AT THE
TOP OF DIKE ELEVATION ARE:
ARE 784.0 FEET BY 74.0 FEET

�
AKE
Place spoil as a continuous dike to elevation 51.9 feet.
6. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
first stage lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
784.0 74.0
58016 square feet.. -
second stage lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
604.0 104.0 62816 square feet
Additional Drainage Area
TOTAL DA
Pumping cycle to be
6A. Volume of waste produced
Vo|ume =
0 square feet
120832 square feet
180 days.
355060 SSLW * 0.0101481 gallon/lb. SSLW/day * 180
days in the Pumping cycle / 7.48 ga/|ons p'r cu. ft.
Volume = 86707.6 cubic feet
68. 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 recycle the lagoon water are accounted for in 6A.
Volume = ' 0 gallons/day * 180 days /n the pumping
cycle divided by 7.48 gallons per cu.ft
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet ^
6C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest
amount.
Volume = 11.8 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 118818.1 cubic feet
6D Volume of 25 '
. year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot *-DA
Volume = 75520.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
6A. 86707.6 cubic feet
68. 0.0 cubic feet
6C. 118818.1 cubic feet
6D. 75520.0 cubic feet
"
TOTAL 281045.8 cubic feet

7.^ 'SECOND STAGE DESIGN
8.
SS/END1
2.0
SS/END2 SS/SIDE1
2.0 2.0
SS/SIDE2
2.0
AREA OF TOP (BELOW FREEBOARD)
LENGTH * WIDTH =
600.0 100'0 60000.0 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
Lb * Wb =
578.4 78.4 45346.6 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
DEPTH
5.4
AREA OF MIDSECTION
(Lm * Wm) =
589.2 89.2 52556.6 (AREA OF MIDSECTION)
CU. YD. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
60000.0 210226.6 45346.6 0.900
VOLUME OF SECOND STAGE BELOW FREEBOARD = 284015.8 CU. FT.
VOLUME NEEDED =
281045.8 CU. FT.
THE SECOND STAGE FREEBOARD IS = 1.0 FEET
THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND STAGE AT ELEVATION 53.0 FEET
ARE 604.0 FEET LONG BY 104~0 FEET WIDE
BE8IN PUMPING ELEVATION
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
6A. 86707.6 cubic feet
68. 0.0 cubic feet
6C. 118818.1 cubic feet
TOTAL PUMPED VOLUME 205525.8 cubic feet
DEPTH OF WASTE = TOTAL PUMPED VOLUME / SURFACE AREA AT
BOTTOM OF SECOND STA8E
DEPTH =
DEPTH =
205525.8 CU. FT. / 45346.6 SQ. FT
4.5 FEET
DESIGNED BY: APPROVED DY:
DATE: DATE:

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ 919-946-6481
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 919-636-6608
SWCD 919-637-254T
NRCS 919-637-2547'
This plan will be implemented in the event that waste f your operation are leaking, overflowing,or run \ s r»m
site. You should not wait until wastes » nS »ff
or leave your property to consider thatreach surface waters
You should make every effort to you have a problem,
haPPp»` ensure that this does not
12=1f-
are �� or A||-EMP|�yM21_�t th� f��|�|t- The - || i
some action items you should -a==`� �� '� »w »g
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on th
situation, this may or may not be Possible. eSuggested
--~~..~es v some Possible problems are listed below.
A. La8yon overf\ow-Possible solutions are,
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of d
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable t am'
C. Stop all flows to the lagoon immedi t |ra p^
a e
d` Call a pumping contractor' y'
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff from waste application field-actio
include-
ns
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion
c^- Incorporate waste to reduce runoff t » contain waste'
d' Evaluate and eliminate `~ ^
~ e the reason(s) that
caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields
where runoff occurred.
C: Leakage from the wastp*pipps and sprink|e�s ti
include -
a.

2'
D:
Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
Leakage from flush systems, houses solid
separators -action include: `
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
E. Make sure no siphon occurs
d. Stop all flows in the h ^
solid separators, »«ser flush systems,
p. Repair a|\' |paks prior to restarting pumps.
d.
E: Leakage from base or sidpwa|| of lagoon,Oft this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
Possible e»
action:
or
a. D|3 a small sump or ditch away from the
embankment to catch all seepage, put ia
b submersible pump, and pump back to | //
. If holes are causnd by burrowing animals
or remove animals and fill holes and
ma�s' trap
with a clay type soil. compact;
c Have a professional evaluate the cooditi
the side walls and lagoon bottom as on of
posyib|e, soon as
Assess the extent of the spill and t
damages. »» e any obvious
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters? u. Approximately how much was released and fo
r or what
r Any damage noted, such as employee injuryfish
kills, or property damage? `
d Did the spill leave the property?
e Does the Spill have the Potential to reach waters? eac surface
f Could fut'ure rain event cause the spill t s"'race wawaters,-.,..o re ach
g Are Potable water wells in danger (eith
of the property)? er on or off
h. How much reached surface watprs?
Contact appropriate agencies.
a' During normal business hours call
(Division of Water Quality) ' your DWQ
y
919-946-6481. After hoursemergency
off|ce; phone
733_3942, your Phone call should
shmer8ency number:919-
name, facility, te/eoknnp ..»«|d include: your

the incident from item 2 above, the exact location
of the faci 1 ity, the location or direction, c
f
movement of the sp i I I , weather- and wind cond i t; i'_'ns.
The corrective measures that have been under- taken,
and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spi I I leaves property or enters surface waters,
ca l I l coca l EMS Phone number 919--636--660;
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department,
rl. Contact CE_S, phone number
;19-r: :-
1477, IcraI SHOD:ffire phone number ;1,_a_7-?r47, and I ioca l NRC:S
office for advice/technical assistance phone number
919•-6 _;7-25f47 .
4= If none of the above works call c,
11 or the erff'
Department and explain your problem to themSandIasks
that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair
of problem to minimize cuff -site damage.
a. Contractors Narne;
b. Contractors Address:
s:-
c. Contractors
Phone:
6: Contact the technical specialist why'
lagoon (NRC:S, Consultin Er, certified the
3 3 i neer-, etc . )
a. Name:__
b. Phone:
7: Implement procedures as advised t'
assistance agencies -to Y Dlali"i and technical
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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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Apr i{ 16, 1996
PRODUCER: STEYE SANDERS
LCCATION: ?z0
COB8TOWN ROAD �C
TELEPHONE: 5�T-4346
TYPE OPERATION: Farrow to Wganiin8 Swine
NUMBER OF ANIMALG: 820 sows design caPac
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The waste from your an/ma( fac i| / ty must be :and app } / ed at a spec , f / eg
rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or S'ounuwater. The plant
nutrients .n the animal wastf shou!d be usec to reduce tne amount of
commercial fertilizer required for tne crops /n t5e fields wnere waste
is to be applied. This waste Utilization plan uses :/troSen as the
limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application
cycle. Annuai soil tests are strono/y epcouraSed so that a/| P;a:t
nutrients can be baiar'ceJ for realistic yie!Us of We crop to be grown.
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Seve'i/ factors are important in imp|ement`o8 your waste uti:izat on
plan /n order to max/mile t»e fertilizer va'ue of the waste o ar'd't`
ensure that jt |s app/ieu ,n an env/ronmenta|ty safe manner A'uays
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apply waste oased on the needs of the crop to oe 8rgrow"a'�� �he nu'rt
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content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the �'rop c~^
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utilize. Soil types are important as they ha«1 different /f(/�t'ation
rates, leaching potentia|s' cat/on ex h '' c anSe capac�ties, and ava'|ab|e
water holding capacities. Norma!�|y waste shall not b e aPp,/ed to 'and
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per yea'' ' With speciai pr=`-
cautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per
acre per year. Do not aPp/y waste on saturated soils, when !c is
raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of twese cond/t/ons
may result /n runoFf to surface waters which is not a{(o»ec unuer
regulations. Wino conditions stou}d also be considered to avoid or�'+t
and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of the nutrients`
for crop production and to reduce tne potential for po|/ution, the
waste shou!o he applied to a growing crop or applied to bare Sroupcl
not more than 30 days prior to pianting. Injecting the yaste or
d/sk/n3 will conserve nutrients and reduce odor pronems.
This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this
is the manner in wnicn you have cnosen to apply your waste. If you
choose to inject the waste intne future, you need to rev/se this
plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irri8at.n8 waste are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the anima( waste is based on
typical nutrient/content for this type of faci{/ty. Acreage requ/re-
ments should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste
management faci|ity. Attached you will find information on proper
sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to
the lab for ana|ysis.
Tkis waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission-.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 2
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PFR YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
82A sows x 6.1 tons waste/sows/yea' = 5002 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER yEAR
820 sows x 5.4 |h /
s PAN/sows/year sows yea' = 4+28 |bs' PAN/yea.---
Applying the above amount of waste /s a big job. You should pian time
and have appropriate equipment to appiy the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will oe needeU. for waste application based on
the crop to oe grown, so/j type and surface. app; /cation.
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT |FIE./ |�-�OI�-TY---�-��-��----�----------------------------------------
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| DETERMINING PHASE !CODE | 1 AW N | PER |ACRES| Aw
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ir�n mu *c i , U�cU
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'`'-~---- DRAINED
/n����// u��l��U |FH 13 ;150
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| AF'PL)C.
10 1IA. 12l'045 _
As
TOTAL! [el
0 = = = = = =
~ Indicates that this field is being oversee1ed (,.e. interp/anteo)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals;
NOTE: The applicator .s cautioned that P and K may be over app|/er.�
while meeting the N requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone
Management Act will require farmers in some eastern count/es of NC to
have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This
plan on|y addresses Nitrogen.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN! PAGE 3
TABLE 2:
ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement w/t) adjacent (andowners must be attacher.1
(Required only if operator does.not own auequate
land. See required specification 2')
TRACT |FIELD'. CLASS -
DETERMINING TYPE & CLASS |'-��-������-�--�-----------------^-------
| | DETERmININ8 PHASE &ODE ( | AW N | PER /ACRES/ AW
| � !PER AC| AC USED
| | | | | | APPLIC.
T`ME
1 |END | | | }------|-----|
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TOTAL|0
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~ Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. /nterp|anteo)
or winter annuals follow summer annuais.
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
** /bs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
!ess any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in,tables 1 and 2 above:
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| |Lf�B N |
| CROP CODE | CROP | UNITS |F'ER JNlT(
| i |
| FH | TALL FESCUE HAY
- / | 50
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PAGE 4
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
| ACRES | LBS AN N USED |
|__________|_______
TABLE 1 |_12.12
1 ______________________________|
_ABLE 2 | 0 | 0 |
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TOTAL | 1?.12 |
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AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: ��J� . ' �
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This number must be iess than or equal to 8 in order to
fully utilize the an/ma| waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the prereding tables are considered to be the
usable acres e'c|u'1'n3 required buffers, filter str/,q ai,n3 u.tnes,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fie/ds listed may, and most like, will be, more than
the acres snown in the tab/es.
NOTE: 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 721.6 pounds of plant .
available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to be
removed on a periodic basis. This figure /s PAN when nroaucastin3
the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well
specia| equipment, may be needed when you remove wis s/uoge.
See attached map showing the f/e|ds to be used fok the utilization of
waste water.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate snou|d not exceed the intake rate of
the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or pond/ng 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 avai |ao|e nitrogen
applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
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 waste being stored /n
your structure be within 1.7 feet of the top of the dike.

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�f surface IrriSation /s the method of /�nd app(ication for t�is pian,
it is the respoosiu/|ity of tne proUucer and irri3ation uesiS"er to ensure
that an irr/gat(on system /s /nsed to prrr/gate e acres
shown in Tab|es 1 ao� 2. Fa'�ure to app!y th� rec�mne:ueu rates and
amounts of N/troSen shown in th.e tab|es 'oay make t�is p|an inva�i�.
Ca// your techn�ca/ speciaiist after you rece/ve the waste
for assistance /n dete'minio. the pe' acre
app/icat�op ra�e p�ior to app!y/nS the waste.
KARRATIVE OF OPFRATION:
None.
ana|ysis report
a,/d the proper
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 6
Plans and Specifications
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of toe state by runoff,
drift, manmaae conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge
during operation or land application, Any discharge of waste wncn
reaches surface water is prohibited. I|/eSa| discharges are subject
to assessment of civ/| penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division
of Environmental Management for every day the u'scharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder t^at
the producer eitner owns or has long term access to adequate
land to properly dispose of waste. lf the producer does nit own
adequate land to proper'y dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS
with a copy of a written agreement with a landowner who is within
a reasonable proximity, a|{owin8 him/her the use of the land for
waste application for the life expectancy of tne production
facility. it /s the responsibility of the owner of the facility
to secure an update ol the Waste Utilization P an when tiere is
a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of ut/|0at,on, or.available ;and,,
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not emceed, tv...'
N/troSen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
/eve/ of management, unless there are regulations tnat
restrict the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may he applied,to land that has a Resource
Management System (RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System
(ACS). If an ACS /s used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips
will be used where runoff leaves t^e field. These fi/ter
strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM.
(See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390
Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
5.
7.
S.
Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste shou|d not be applied when the
wind is blowing.
When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally
tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops
or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the
app|icatfon does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" /n
the NRCS Technicak Reference - Environment file for guidance.
Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offs/te or
to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponu/n3 should occur
in order to control conditions conducive to odor or flies
and to provide uniformity of application.
Animal waste shall not be applied to saturatedsoils, uurin3
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
Animal waste shall be applied on actively Srowin8 crops /n
such a manner that no more than 20 to 25 percent of the leaf.'
area is covered.

WASTE UTILIZA/ION PLAN
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
shou/u be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover
crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste sha||
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a
crop on bare soil.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied c/oser tnan 25 feet to
surface water. This distance may be 'eouced for waters that
are not perennial provided adequate vegetative f/{ter strips
are present. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Anima( waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other tnan those owned hy 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,
dra/naSeways, or wetlands by C/schar8e or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land appiicat'on site
by a "technical specialist", Animal Waste should not be
applied on grassed waterways that discAarSe into wate�
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the
application causes no runoff or drift from the site,
16. Domestic and inuustria| waste from washdown faci|ities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be.discharged into
the animal waste management system.
17. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures
must maintain a maximum operating level to provide adequate
storage for a 25-year, 24-hour storm event in addition to
one (1) foot mandatory freeboard.
18. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on a| | d/oturbed areas (lagoon embankments,
berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation
shall be provided for these areas and 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. Lagoon berms and structures
should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage
` or discharge.
19. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner /s responsible for obtaining and /mp|e-
mentin3 a "closure p|an" which will eliminate the possibility
of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
20. Waste handling structures,'piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, /eaks,
and spills. A re3u;ar maintenance checklist should be kept
on s}te.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 8
NAME OF FARM: SANDERS PIG PARADISE
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance proceuu'es estab/'shed io tne ap-
proved animal waste utilization plan for the farm nameo aoove. I
(we) know that any expansion to the ex/sting de-/3n'capac/ty of the
waste treatment and/or stora3e system or construct/on of new
facilities wii i require a new utilization plan and a new certification
to be submitted to DEM before the new an/ma/s are stocxeu.
I (we) understand that I must own or have access to equipment,
primarily irrigation equipment, to (and apply the animal waste
described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must be
available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge
occurs from the lagoon in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also cer-
tify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this
plan at the appropriate times and. at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILI11 OWNER,: SANDERS
SI6NATURE:_
Y..... .....
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner): --------------
please print
SIGNATURE:, DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: JAMES H. FIELDS
AFFILIATION: CRAVEN SWCD
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 302 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
NEW NC 28562
DATE
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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
2

Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1 adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
3

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
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• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
water conservation.
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders a
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
usage and spillage from
proper maintenance and
djusted. This will reduce
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater;-haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
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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.
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c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
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, 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 under taken, 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.
4. 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:
b. Contractors Address:
c . Contractors Phone:
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a. Name:
b. Phone:
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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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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquidystems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
( \/j Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
() Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
_ Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
( ) Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest 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.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (V)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage () Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
residues
() 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
products).
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() 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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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal () Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked () pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator 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.
(Landowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC -- November 11, 1996
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor
Site Specific Practices
_ Farmstead Swine production ( )Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(recommended best management
practices;
( Lj600d judgment and common sense
Animal body
surfaces
Dirty manure ( )Dry floors
covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered
floors
( )Slotted floors;
( )Waterers located over slotted floors;
( )Feeders at high end of solid floors;
( )Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection Urine
pits
Partial microbial
decomposition
( )Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
recharge or scrape
( )Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation Volatile gases
exhaust fans Dust
( )F n maintenance;
(�fficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust
( )Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks ( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste ( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge Agitation of recycled ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations
Agitation during sump ( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain
collection or
junction boxes
Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers
water conveyance
End of drain Agitation during waste ( )Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon water underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions (roper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing ( )Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation ( )Minimum surface area -to -volume
ratio ( )Minimum agitation when
pumping
( )Me anical aeration
f )P ven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation (VIrrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft ( )Minimum recommended operation pressure
)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
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Storage tank or
basin surface
Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or Agitation when spreading ( )Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader Volatile gas emissions ( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets ( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Carcass decomposition (�,)F'roper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal
disposal pits
Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
( )Proper location / construction of disposal pits
Incinerators
Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners
Standing water improper drainage ()FSrm access road
around facilities maintenance Microbial decomposition of away from
fag9thesmatter
_ Manure tracked Poorly maintained access
onto public roads roads
from farm access
arm access road maintenance
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule / BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
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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
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 opinionsof the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be.done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• 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 jmporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date