310253_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 31-0253 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310253
2. Facility Name: Tripp Quinn Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Jonathan Tripp Quinn
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 1273 N Williams Rd
City: Pink Hill State: NC Zip: 28572
Telephone Number: 910-298-3926 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1175 N Williams Rd
City: Pink Hill State: NC Zip: 28572
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
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"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Billi_W. HioustQn Phone No.: 910-296-2120 ext 3 OIC #: 17221
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Types:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 2,880
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poulin
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
TQ1
64,033.00
19.50
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:
tr. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed b% the owner and a certified technical specialist containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. 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
t,/ A site map/schematic
t Emergency Action Plan
Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
if; Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
r
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.
,R! 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
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per vi
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign.
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: ."3"-brat._ { Title: Li.; l'M
n
Signature: �C31,�L-1--A0,IN '�eP 1���\ Date: 1-
Name:
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: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019
any false statement,
olation. (18 U.S.C.
5 years, or both for
If Landowner is a

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAELS. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Jonathan Tripp Quinn
Tripp Quinn Farm
1273 N Williams Rd
Pink Hill, NC 28572
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Pemuttee:
APR 0 4 Ifs P
WaterQueity
Regional Operation Section
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at hiips://deLl.nc. ov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-uualii -regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure ' our continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits. vou must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a 'Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered b\ an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application farm must be completed. sieved and returned b.• April 3. 2019.
Please note that you must include one 111 cops. of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan ICAWMPI 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
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS310253
Murphy -Brown LLC
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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
El El 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.
CI D 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.
a 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).
El El Any method which, in the professional opinionkof 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 temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
12-05-2006
This plan has been prepared for:
Tripp Quinn Farm31253
Jonathan Tripp Quinn
1856 NC Hwy 41&111 South
Beulaville, NC 28518
910-298-3926
This plan has been developed by:
Johnny Lanier
Hygro Inc
441 Cabin Street
Pink Hill, NC 28572
910-289-6092
evelo r 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 theRequired
Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan.
Signature (owner)
4
aye ate
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:
irgA"
hnica Specialist Signature Date
(2-16706
659200 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 12-05-2006 Cover Page 1

Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S7
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 2,669,760 gals/year by a 2,880 1
animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste
storage capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
6149
Incorporated
10560
Injected
11630
Irrigated
6684
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (lbs)
Actual Volume
Applied (Gallons)
Volume Surplus/
Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1
6,684
7274
-590
2,905,336
-235,576
Note: In source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this sourc
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Narrative
This WUP has been revised to the current format as required. The PAN rate used was taken fron the
original WUP signed by Mr Quinn and dated 9/8/01.
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LI
<2
>= 2 &
<= 10
Potential Leaching
Low potential to contribute to soluble
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
Moderate potential to contribute to
soluble nutrient leaching below the
root zone.
Technical Guidance
None
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
High potential to contribute to soluble
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
> 10
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that
improve the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency
should be considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients,
Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such
as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
659200
Database Version 3.1
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data
Date Printed 12/5/2006
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield
estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown, where
available.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Total Useable
Field Acres Acres
Leaching
Index (LI)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
5193
P1 1.59
1.59
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
5193
P1OA 2.50
2.50
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
5193
PIOB 1.49
5193
1
P2 1.55
a
1.49
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
1.0 Tons
4
5.5 Tons
1.55
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
5193
P3 1.27
1.27
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
5193
P4 1.32
1.32
N/A
r
Lucy
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
Hybrid Bennadagrass Hay
1.0 Tons
5.5 Tons
5193
P5 2.64
2.64
IA
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
5193
P6 2.35
-
2.35
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
1.0 Tons
5.5 Tons
5193
5193
P7A 1.83
P7B 0.90
1.83
0.90
N/A
N/A
Lucy
Lucy
J
Small Grain Overseed
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
5.5 Tons
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
5193
P8 2.32
2.32
N/A
Lucy
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
5193
P9 2.62
PLAN TOTALS:
2.62
22.38 22.38
N/A
Lucy
659200 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 12/5/2006
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
Small Grain Overseed
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
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5.5 Tons
1.0 Tons
5.5 Tons

The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields ofthe crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements,
and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate ofthe quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in
order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is
included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(lbs/A)
Comm
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A) _
Res.
(lbs/A)
T
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
_
s
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
5193
PI
S7
Lucy
1.59
1.59
a
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
-
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
1
31.76
0.00
5193
P1
S7
Lucy
1.59
1.59
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
174.66
0.00
5193
P10A
S7
Lucy
2.50
2.50
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
49.93
0.00
5193
P10A
S7
Lucy
2.50
2.50
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
274.62
0.00
5193
P10B
S7
Lucy
1.49
1.49
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
lrrig.
50
19.97
0.00
29.76
0.00
5193
P10B
S7
Lucy
1.49
1.49
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
lrrig.
275
109.85
0.00
163.67
0.00
5193
P2
S7
Lucy
1.55
1.55
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
lrrig.
50
19.97
0.00
30.96
0.00
5193
P2
S7
Lucy
1.55
1.55
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
170.26
0.00
5193
P3
S7
Lucy
1.27
1.27
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
25.37
0.00
5193
P3
S7
Lucy
1.27
1.27
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
139.51
0.00
5193
P4
S7
Lucy
1.32
1.32
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
26.36
0.00
5193
P4
S7
Lucy
1.32
1.32
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
145.00
0.00
5193
P5
S7
Lucy
2.64
2.64
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
52.73
0.00
5193
P5
S7
Lucy
2.64
2.64
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
289.99
0.00
5193
P6
S7
Lucy
2.35
2.35
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/I-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
46.93
0.00
5193
P6
S7
Lucy
2.35
2.35
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
258.14
0.00
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Waste Utilization Table
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Tom'
Acres
r
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
'Nurogen
Applic.
Period
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(lbs/A)
Comm
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(Ibs/A)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gaUA
Tons
1000 gals
tons
5193
P7A
S7
Lucy
1.83
1.83
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
36.55
0.00
5193
P7A
S7
Lucy
1.83
1.83
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
lrrig.
275
109.85
0.00
201.02^
0.00
5193
P7B
S7
Lucy
0.90
0.90
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
17.98
0.00
5193
P7B
S7
Lucy
0.90
0.90
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5,5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
98.86
0.00
5193
PS
S7
Lucy
` 2.32
2.32
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
46.34
0.00
5193
P8
S7
Lucy
2.32
2.32
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
254.84
0.00
5193
P9
S7
Lucy
2.62
2.62
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
_
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0,00
52.33
-
0.00
5193
P9
S7
Lucy
2.62
2.62
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
r
*275
0
0
Irrig.
275
109.85
0.00
287.80
0.00
Total
App
ied, 1000 gallons
2,905.34
aL a
ti
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
2,669.76
?`'
Balance, 1000 gallons
-235.58
" -jb
Total Applied, tons
0.00
Total Produced, tons
0.00
Balance, tons
0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned.
2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies
with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that will not result in
runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive
wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(inches/hour)
Application Amount
(inches)
5193
P1
_ y ��
Lucy
0.60
I
1.0
5193
PIOA
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
PIOB
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P2
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P3
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P4
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P5
Lucy
0.60
1.0
_ 5193
P6
L,ucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P7A
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P7B
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P8
Lucy
0.60
1.0
5193
P9
Lucy
0.60
1.0
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates
shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a
concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Maximum
Crop PA-N Rate
lb/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Corn 120 bu
150
13.16
36.10
72.21
Hay 6 ton RY.E.
300
26.32
18.05
36.10
108.31
Soybean 40 bu
160
14.04
33.85
67.70
J
54.16
101.55
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate ofthenumber of days of storage
capacity available at the and of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity,
this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. If available
storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste excmds the design storage volume
of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste
utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity.
Source Name
Swine Feeder -Finish oon Liquid
Design Storage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
180
-
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Days) *
1
1
64
1
2
48
1
3
96
1
4
133
1
5
169
1
6
180
1
7
180
1
8
166
1
9
153
1
10
134
1
11
110
1
12
85
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
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 that 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 Management
Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of application, receiving 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 less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year but less 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 by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from
the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to 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).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate
such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method
which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding
should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events,
or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
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 dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canaL Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall
not be applied closer that 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 a 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.
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16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall
be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as frees,
shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
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
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on
a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
APR 0 4 2019
WaterOue y
Regional Operations Section
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at
least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted 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 five (5)
years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): P1, P1OA, P10B, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7A, P7B, P8, P9
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained.
Adaptation: Well -adapted.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31 Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and wind.
For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a rate of
30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing conditions.
Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced I' to 1.5' in row. For
broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus, potassium
and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in the
establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240 lb/ac N
annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts. Reduce N rates
by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of Pastures and
Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or extension agent for
assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): P1, P10A, P1OB, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7A, P7B, P8, P9
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from October
15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each
week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate
modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate
by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and rye at 1-1 1/2
bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review the
NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding
variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at
planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The
remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
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verator:J. & D. Williams County: Duplin Date: 12/15/93
►istance to nearest residence (other
• STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
O sows
O sows
2880 head
O sows
O head
(farrow to finish)
(farrow to feeder)
(finishing only)
(farrow to wean)
(wean to feeder)
TOTAL STEADY STATE
than owner):
x
x
x
x
X
1417
522
135
433
30
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
1000.0 feet
LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) =
:. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 388800 lbs. SSLW x Treatment
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Volume = 388800 cubic feet
= 0 lbs
0 lbs
388800 lbs
= 0 lbs
= 0 lbs
388800 lbs
Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
1 CF/lb. SSLW
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet V1 C``1'� A��-"'NQ`�'2�
6�/2 "`S'"V i9-JN �n
1. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 268.0 feet ; Inside top
Top of dike at elevation 52.0 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 2.5 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 51.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 39.0 feet ...,..
Seasonal high water table elevation o!o feet
Total design volume using prismoidal
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
263.0 235.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
203.0 175.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
233.0 205.0
formula
LENGTH
263.0
width 240.0 feet
WIDTH DEPTH
235.0 12.00
61805 (AREA OF TOP)
35525 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
191060 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
61805.0 191060.0 35525.0 2.(
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL =
576780 CU. FT.

TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width = 2
cika
268.0 240.0 64320.0 square feet 73750 T4-
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 64320.0 square feet
r737Sa s7,4 - yY1�
Design temporary storage period to be
5A. Volume of waste produced
180 days.
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 388800 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 95178 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculatE
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day *
180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 37520.0 cubic feet

O. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 40200.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 95178 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 37520 cubic feet
5D. 40200 cubic feet
TOTAL 172898 cubic feet
i . SUMMARY 3 ,""'
Total required volume 561698 cubic feet 5730
47
Total design volume avail. 576780 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 388800 cubic fe
At elev.
47.8 feet ; Volume is 391480 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 536580 cubic feet
At elev. 50.3 feet ; Volume is 534124 cubic feet (start pumping)
0.0 feet
Season:.!. high water table elevation
7 DESIGNED BY:`APPROVED BY:
DATE L!' Z- / S DATE : /Pt ! I-F-1
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATiQN PLAN
COMMENTS:
SCS DOES NOT CERTIFY
THAT EXCAVATION AND
FILL VOLUMES ARE
CORRECT

SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 3.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED:
0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS @ 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 30
180 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS @ 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 30
24 LBS. HULLED BERMUDA GRASS @ 8 LBS./AC.
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
90 LBS. RYE GRAIN @ 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
0 LBS. RYE GRASS @ 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
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APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
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Cv eL4 6-1
3000 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
6 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
300 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
Clearing:
All trees and brush shall be removed from the construction area
before any excavating or fill is started. Stumps will be removed
within the area of the foundation of the embankment and fill areas
and all excavated areas. All stumps and roots exceeding one (1)
inch in diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of one (1)
foot. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The
foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before placement of
embankment material. Lagoon site (and pad site if needed) to be
stripped of topsoil (3") and stockpiled for use on dike and pad
slopes (2-3"). The topsoiling quantity is in excess of amounts
specified on page one (1).
Cut-off Trench:
A cut-off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown in
the plans.
Construction:
Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall be performed to
the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will
require prior approval of the SCS. Earthfill shall be placed in
max. of 6" lifts and not placed in standing water. Compaction shall be
performed by the construction equipment or sheeps-foot roller during
placement. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using
the more impervious materials. Construction of fill heights shall
include ten (10) percent for settlement. To protect against seepage,
when areas of unsuitable material arg encountered, they will need to
be excavated a minimum of one +1)'yfoot below grade and backfilled and
compacted with a-SCS approved material (ie-CL,SC,CH). Refer to the soil
investigation information in the plans for special considerations.
Precautions should be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
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Vegetation:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be
seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after
construction according to seeding specifications sheet.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with
min. odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached (permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to soil conditions
flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system.
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume
based on: 1) waste from animals; 2) excess rainfall after evaporation;
and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall that occurs on the
average of once every 25 years. The volume of waste generated from
a given number -of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year
and from year to year. This estimate is based on 7 inches of excess
rainfall which is equal to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in
a year. The average annual excess rainfall is approximately 8 inches.
Therefore, an average of 8 inches of excess rainfall will need to be
pumped each year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider
in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be
available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed on the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed on this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain minimum treatment depth (6 feet).
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 50.3 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -out when
the fluid level reaches elevation 47.8 or before the fluid depth is
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable
bacteria). The design temporary storage, less 25 year storm
is 132698 cubic feet or 992583 gallons. As stated before, this
volume will vary considerably from year to year.

4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAIN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ gir0-34S-37oo
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 911
SWCD 910-a-S-al2/
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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 alLernployees at the
faci�ittiv Tne 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 Iisted below.
A. Lagoon overflow --possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump waste to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Ca11 a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runof from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff
e. 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 no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump
back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
2. Assess the..extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, 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 of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office;
Phone v,'c._ ;`5-35:;e After hours, emergency number: f/S-'�Y3-8f4/a . Your phone call
should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from item
2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the spill,
weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number 911.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - a /43 , local SWCD office phone number
- a; rf , and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number
7i 15,5 - 1 ril
4. If none of the above works, call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.

5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site damage.
-Pt f ;
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contactors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: .Yi ;mom., lJ 1 n s cri,.. G7 r -cc,v C.c 1.-)
b. Phone: qio--J--sic.—Ikvo cho `JS9o-a.103
P/ ? 0 V tee/ 1-- 5b.'r-- 97o 6 4 5 6,7 =x'
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.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with
min. odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached (permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to soil conditions
flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system.
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume
based on: 1) waste from animals; 2) excess rainfall after evaporation;
and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall that occurs on the
average of once every 25 years. The volume of waste generated from
a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year
and from year to year. This estimate is based on 7 inches of excess
rainfall which is equal to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in
a year. The average annual excess rainfall is approximately 8 inches.
Therefore, an average of 8 inches of excess rainfall will need to be
pumped each year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider
in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be
available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed on the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed on this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain minimum treatment depth (6 feet).
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application•include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 50.3 as marked by permanent marker..Stop pump -out when
the fluid level reaches elevation 47.8 or before the fluid depth is
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable
bacteria). The design temporary storage, less 25 year storm
is 132698 cubic feet or 992583 gallons. As stated before, this
volume will vary considerably from year to year.

4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

I:Inslt (ilmtl rs • Accuundaiiutl of suIids
Lagoons sold fits
Liquid Systems .
a" mush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove aet;unnllati:tl solids from
Aptiters as designed.
f 3' itcntave bridging of accumulated solids tti
tlis ,Iinrgo
• (.lusted Jl1IitIi Maintain lagoons, settling basins t11111 pits tvliisi
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting ofsolitls to depth of no more than 6 -
11 inches over mac than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative • Decoying vegetation
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faflvlaintaiu vegetative control along hanks of
lagoons and olttcr impoundments to prevent
accumulation or decaying vegetative matter
Mont; valet% edge: OH impoundment's perimeter.
Mortality Management iv1ethods
(check which method(s) are being! implemented)
0 Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 Tours after
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knowledge of the death. The burial must be at lust 300 feet from I ny flowing
stream or pudic body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-163.7
Complete incineration
0 1n the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and'design
approved by the Department of Ai'riculture
J Any method which in the professional opinion of thc State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
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Site Speciric t'ruclires

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Swine Farm Waste Manacjoinent Odor Control Checklist
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Sunrrc �Cnusc ▪ tiAll's to (+tlnliulzt ()dut•
iiiinstead • Swine pioductiusI
CrcLctziivc or wooded buffos;
Animal body sun faces • Dilly manure -covered animals
1:htar sot faces
Ciileconunendcd•bcsi management practices;
Good judgment and common sense
Site Specific Practices
Cl Dry yfoors
• Wet ntinuirt-euvcrcd Moors
E,lannre collection pits • Urine;
Ff rylutleti IWO'S;
Ct Waterers located uvcr slotted floors;
C) Feeders at high cntl of solid floors;
CI Scrape manure buildup Rant floors;
CI Underfloor ventilation for drying
• I'm tial microbial decomposition
Ventilation esh;utst fans • Volatile gases;
I)Itst
ludoursurfaces • Uust
Flush oinks
Flush alleys
I'll Iccitarge puiots
Lilt st,•ntinns ` • Agitation dmiuc strap tank
lililnl: and dr:ttvilutvn
CI Ficgncut manure removal by (lush, pit recharge,
or stptpe; •
CI ,llifilyrtlnar ventilation
n aintetumce;
tcienl air movement
Waslldutvtl between groups of animals;
CI Feel! nnitlitives;
0 reenter covers;
C1 Pert delivery dgwnspoI1 extenders In feeder
covers •
• Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Flush tank covers;
ligu(d tvitilt: tanks are Tilling
• A citation during +vnstctvater
conveyance
Cl Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
MI -siphon vents
CI Underfloor flush +viiIi nnderiloar ventilation
• Agitation ofrecycletl lagoon CI tixtcntl iccharge lines to nLnr butlonr of pits
liquid whild Ills are filling visit anti -siphon vents
CI :pump tank covers
nulsola tlrido callccnu t • Agitaiion dtiriu , wastewater CI Box covers
or junction Imes conveyance
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� of tlraitlpipcs u!
lagoon
l.ltgunn sot faces
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• Agitation during wastctvatcr
cttnvcynncc
• Volatile gas emissions;
• Dialogical mixing;
• Agitation
Irrigaiiun spriiik • I ligh pressure ugitatiun;
nozzles
• Wind aria ,
:iltathne I;Int: u( Basin
S111(aet:
Settling h;uihl� slnj;acc
• 1'acall.►l microbialdecomposition;
• Mixing while lilting;
• Agitation what emptying
Manure. slurry or sludge •
Spreader outlets
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• Pau mil mi.:nabi;tl decomposition;—
• Mixing tvhilt: falling; •
• Agitation when emptying
Agitation when Spit:ailing;
Volatile gas emissions
Ilucuvereil of Irc•
slurry nr sludge on field
sin liiccs
I)cad luiitu ads
Dead animal disposal
pits
lncincl;tlin
Volatile gals et -ids —skins 1vliilc
drying
Cl l I • t discharge point of pipes underneath
'ngoon liquid level
Ci Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
. ❑ Correct lagoon startup procedures;
Cl lvltnlmmn surface area-Io-volume ratio;
. CI Minimum ngilalton whcn.pnniping;
Cl Ivfecl •,nical aeration;
Cl P oven biological additives
C)'' Irrigalaa un 1!ry (hays with little or no svind;
fl Minimum recommended operating Pressure;
C1 . Pump intake near lagoon lirpl(d s►rlilcc;
0 Ihunp from second -stage lagoon
(7 halloo, nr midlevel loading;
Cl Tank covers;
O I)Iisili surface mats of solids;
Cl Proven biological additives or oxidants
Cl Extend drniupipc mulcts underncoih liquid
level;
0 Remove settled solids regularly
f_l Suil tujcction ufsiutry/sludges; �_
0 Wash.residuai manure from spreader after use;
f7 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Cl Soil Iujcciiun ufshiiry/slrlllges
C1 Soil incorpnrnliini hrs.;
f1 Spr •,ill in thin unlftu'ti layers fur rapid drying;
0 P i)veu biological additives nr oxidants
CV Proper disposition nfcurcasses
• C'urcass decomposition CI Complete covering of t:urcllsscs in burial pits;
- _ 0 Proper location/crrtlslrnctinn ordisposnl pill
•Incomplete cuuil►ustit,u • 11 Secondary stack burners
• Ca1CUSS decomposition
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facilities
fl ;omit: Rucked W►tu
public roads lion ftrut
CHUM II l's to --.-.7 u►I'cc Odor ",. • Improper drainage; �` `` Site Specific Practices
C'( Grade and landscape such hull water drains • Microbial decomposition of ;► .'ay rrnln facilities ~� — v
organic mailer •
• l'aully maintained ucccss roads nt -
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Additional Information :
Stvinc I�hnn,rc hl;nntgcn,cnl ; 0200 It„ h11MP Puckel~+�
titvinu I'fndnctlun faun Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; !:II/1 Fact Sheet
Swine Production facility Munurc Management: I'It Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; I:(IA Ii 128-88
tiwine Production facility Manure Management: Underfloor Plash - Lagoon Treatment ; IiDA li 129-88
Lagoon Design and Muuui;cmenl Ibr Livestock Manure 'rrcntmc„ t and Storage ; EMI! I0]-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; LIME Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from %vine Buildings ; 1'111-3]
Environmental Assurance Program ; HI'I'C Manual
()pilaus for Mauuglog Odor; n report front litc Swine Odor Tusk Pnrco
Nuisoore Cunccnls In Aulnutl Munurc Management: Odors and Plies ; I'1I0107, 1995 Conference I'roccctlin s
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (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
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
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 fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon 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

Lagoon surface --look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
• Embankment ---look for:
I. 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 of 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 or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. 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

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 inflow 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 occour 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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Management:
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Practice water conservation ---minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon
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 lever (Figure 2-1).
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon
storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 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:

. 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 phosphores, 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
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.