HomeMy WebLinkAbout310335_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State 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: 31-0335 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310335
2. Facility Name: D&D Farms
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Jeffery L Davis
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 281 Burn Coat Rd
City: Pink Hill
State: NC
576-76P2
Telephone Number: 252-# Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 281 Bum Coat 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"): Mu' i. h . -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): ,Jeffery L. Davis Phone No.: 252-526-7682 OIC #: 19819
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
Swine - Feeder to Finish
Allowable Count
3,672
Zip: 28572
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
RECEIVF.IiN1iC"..P-
APR 7.P1
Waters uality
Regional Operations Sectio:
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)
1
2
filof
elq
CI
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
al:lr, ' 9
Estimated Design Freeboard
Surface Area "Redline"
(Square Feet) (Inches)
G 3jd7 19.50
3 t /d a 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:
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: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov
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:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Name:
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Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
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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: (919) 707-9100
E-mail: 2019.PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019
Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
05-19-2011
This plan has been prepared for: 1 This plan has been developed by:
D&D Farms Johnny Lanier
Jeffery Davis Hygro Inc
281 Burn Coat Road 441 Cabin St
Pink Hill, NC 28572
Pink Hill, NC 28572
252-568-4337 1910-298-5426
Developer Sig afore
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
this plan.
Signature (manager or producer)
Date
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:
Tech '% :1 Specialist Signature
11
Date
614180 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-19-2011 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
animal Swine
storage capacities
Lagoon Liquid
Finishing Lagoon
waste generated 3,403,944 gals/year by a 3,672
Liquid operation. This production facility has waste
180 days.
of approximately
. Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
7840
Incorporated
13464
Injected
14828
Irrigated
8522
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (lbs)
Actual Volume
Applied (Gallons)
Volume Surplus/
Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1
8,522
17286
-8,764
6,904,564
-3,500,620
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 source.
325793 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-22-2011 Source Page 1 of 1
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
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Leaching
Index (LI)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
,
12737
p1
1.76
1.76
N/A
Autryville
Annual Ryegrass - Pasture
1.2 Tons
Pearl Millett, Pasture
5.0 Tons
12737
p2
4.80
4.80
N/A
Autryville
Annual Ryegrass - Pasture
1.2 Tons
Pearl Millett, Pasture
5.0 Tons
5587
p1
4.47
4.47
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
5587
p la
1.90
1.90
N/A
Marvyn
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.0 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
5587
plc
1.43
1.43
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
5587
pld
2.45
2.45
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
5587
ple
2.16
2.16
_ N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6103
p3a
1.33
1.33
N/A
Marvyn
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.0 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6103
p3b
0.60
0.60
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6103
p3c
2.56
2.56
N/A
Marvyn
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.0 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
5f
2.50
2.50
N/A
Norfolk
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
5g
1.23
1.23
N/A
Norfolk
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
_
Small Grain Overseed
, 1.0 Tons
-
6106
6a
2.63
2.63
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
1 5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
6b
-
2.83
2.83
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
6c
3.58
3.58
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
6d
3.32
3.32
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
325793 Database Version 3.1
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
Date Printed 5/22/2011
PCS Page 1 of 2
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Leaching
Index (LI)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
-RYE
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
6e
2.67
2.67
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
p4a
4.25
4.25
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
, 5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
p5a
2.00
2.00
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
p5b
4.20
4.20
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
,
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
p5c
3.42
3.42
N/A
Norfolk
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
w
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
p5d
3.66
3.66
N/A
Norfolk
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6106
p5e
2.43
2.43
N/A
Norfolk
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6108
p2a
1.14
1.14
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6108
p2b
1.78
1.78
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
6108
p2c
2.53
2.53
N/A
Autryville
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
4n
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons/
PLAN TOTALS:
67.63 67.63
LI
Potential Leachin
Technical Guidance
2
Low potential to contribute to soluble
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
None
>= 2 &
<= 10
Moderate potential to contribute to
soluble nutrient leaching below the root
r,+ne.
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
> 10
High potential to contribute to soluble
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
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).
325793 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 5/22/2011
PCS Page 2 of 2
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
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
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each fiel
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
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
\Amgen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(lbs/A)
Comm
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Liquid
Manure A.
pptied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manurt
Appliec
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
12737
p1
S7
Autryville
1.76
1.76
Annual Ryegrass - Pasture
1.2 Tons
8/15-5/15
44
0
0
lrrig.
44
17.58
0.00
30.93
0.
12737
pl
S7
Autryville
1.76
4
1.76
Pearl Millett, Pasture
5.0 Tons
4/1-9/15
202
0
0
lrrig.
202
80.69
0.00
142.01
0.
12737
p2
S7
Autryville
4.80
4.80
Annual Ryegrass - Pasture
1.2 Tons
8/15-5/15
44
0
0
Irrig.
44
17.58
0.00
84.36
0.
12737
p2
S7
Autryville
4.80
4.80
Pearl Millett, Pasture
5.0 Tons
4/1-9/15
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
387.30
0.
5587
pl
S7
Autryville
4.47
4.47
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
360.67
0.
5587
pl
S7
Autryville
4.47
4.47
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
89.28
0.
5587
pla
S7
Marvyn
1.90
1.90
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.0 Tons
*3/1-10/31
4
205
0
0
Irrig.
205
81.89
0.00
155.58
0.
5587
pla
S7
Marvyn
1.90
1.90
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
37.95
0.
5587
plb
S7
Marvyn
1.78
1.78
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.0 Tons
*3/1-10/31
205 .
0
0
Irrig.
205
81.89
0.00
145.76
0.
5587
plb
S7
Marvyn
1.78
1.78
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
35.55
0.
5587
plc
S7
Autryville
1.43
1.43
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
115.38
0.
5587
plc
S7
Autryville
1.43
1.43
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
28.56
0.
5587
pld
S7
Autryville
2.45
2.45
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
197.68
0.
5587
pld
S7
Autryville
2.45
2.45
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
48.93
0,
5587
ple
S7
Autryville
2.16
2.16
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/140/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
174.28
0,
5587
ple
S7
Autryville
2.16
2.16
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
43.14
0
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Date Printed: 5/19/2011
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Year 1
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
Niuogcn
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(lbs/A)
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(lbs/A)
AppGc,
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manur¢
Appliec
(Field)
N
N
N
N
10(10
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
i
6103
p3a
S7
Marvyn
1.33
1.33
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.0 Tons
*3/1-10/31
205
0
0
Irrig.
205
81.89
0.00
108.91
0.
6103
p3a
S7
Marvyn
1.33
1.33
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
26.56
0.
6103
p3b
S7
Autryville
0.60
0.60
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
48.41
0.
6103
p3b
S7
Autryville
0.60
0.60
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
11.98
0.
6103
p3c
S7
Marvyn
2.56
2.56
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.0 Tons
*3/1-10/31
205
0
0
Irrig.
205
81.89
0.00
209.63
0.
6103
p3c
S7
Marvyn
2.56
2.56
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
51.13
0.
6106
5f
S7
Norfolk
2.50
2,50
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
222•
0
0
Irrig.
222
88.68
0.00
221.69
0.
6106
5f
S7
Norfolk
2.50
2.50
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*] 1/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
49.93
0.
6106
5g
S7
Norfolk
1.23
1.23
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
222
0
0
Irrig.
222
88.68
'0,00
109.07
0.
6106
5g
S7
Norfolk
1.23
1.23
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
lrrig.
50
19.97
0.00
24.57
0.
6106
6a
S7
Autryville
2.63
2.63
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
212.21
0.
6106
6a
S7
Autryville
2.63
2.63
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
lrrig.
50
19.97
0.00
52.53
0.
6106
6b
S7
Autryville
2.83
2.83
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
228.34
0.
6106
6b
S7
Autryville
2.83
2.83
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
56.52
0.
6106
6c
S7
Autryville
3.58
3.58
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
288.86
0.
6106
6c
S7
Autryville
3.58
3.58
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
71.50
0.
6106
6d
S7
Autryville
3.32
3.32
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
267.88
0.
6106
6d
S7
Autryville
3.32
3.32
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
* 11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
66.31
0.
6106
6e
S7
Autryville
2.67
2.67
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
215.44
0.
6106
6e
S7
Autryville
2.67
2.67
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
53.33
0.
6106
p4a
S7
Autryville
4.25
4.25
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
342.92
0.
6106
p4a
S7
Autryville
4.25
4.25
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
lrrig.
50
19.97
0.00
84.88
0.
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Waste Utilization Table
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)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manun
Appliec
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
6106
p5a
S7
Autryville
2.00
2.00
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
161.37
0.
6106
p5a
S7
Autryville
2.00
2.00
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
39.94
0.
6106
p5b
S7
Autryville
4.20
4.20
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
338.89
0.
6106
p5b
S7
Autryville
4.20
4.20
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
83.88
0.
6106
p5c
S7
Norfolk
3.42
3.42
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
222
0
0
Irrig.
222
88.68
0.00
303.27
0.
6106
p5c
S7
Norfolk
3.42
3.42
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
68.30
0.
6106
p5d
S7
Norfolk
3.66
3.66
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
222
0
0
lrrig.
222
88.68
0.00
324.55
0.
6106
p5d
S7
Norfolk
3.66
3.66
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/l-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
73.10
0.
6106
p5e
S7
Norfolk
2.43
2.43
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
222
0
0
Irrig.
222
88.68
0.00
215.48
0.
6106
p5e
S7
Norfolk
2.43
2.43
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.97
0.00
48.53
0.
6108
p2a
S7
Autryville
1.14
1.14
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
brig.
202
80.69
0.00
91.98
0.
6108
p2a
S7
Autryville
1.14
1.14
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
22.77
0.
6108
p2b
S7
Autryville
1.78
1.78
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
143.62
0.
6108
p2b
S7
Autryville
1.78
1.78
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
0
lrrig.
50
19.97
0.00
35.55
0.
6108
p2c
S7
Autryville
2.53
2.53
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
202
0
0
Irrig.
202
80.69
0.00
204.14
0.
6108
p2c
S7
Autryville
2.53
2.53
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
*11/1-2/28
50
0
`
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
50.53
0.
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
7,085.87
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
3,403.94
Balance, 1000 gallons
-3,681.93
Total Applied, tons
0.
Total Produced, tons
0.
Balance, tons
0.
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)
12737
p1
Autryville
0.60
1.0
12737
p2
Autryville
0.60
1.0
5587
pl
Autryville
0.60
1.0
5587
pla
Marvyn
0.50
1.0
5587
plc
Autryville
0.60
1.0
5587
pld
Autryville
0.60
1.0
5587
ple
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6103
p3a
Marvyn
0.50
1.0
6103
p3b
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6103
p3c
Marvyn
0.50
1.0
6106
5f
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
6106
5g
Norfolk
r
0.50
1.0
6106
6a
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
6b
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
6c
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
6d
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
6e
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
p4a
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
p5a
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
p5b
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6106
p5c
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
6106
p5d
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
6106
p5e
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
6108
p2a
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6108
p2b
Autryville
0.60
1.0
6108
p2c
Autryville
0.60
1.0
The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month ofthe 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 ofthe 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 exceeds 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.
•wadable waste storas
_
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
RECEIVEDNCLVZIDWR
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Quality
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate ofthe 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 ofthe 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
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
lb/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Corn 120 bu
150
13.16
46.03
92.07
138.10
Hay 6 ton R.Y.E.
300
26.32
23.02
46.03
69.05
Soybean 40 bu
160
14.04
43.16
86.31
129.47
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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.
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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.
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
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or 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
erosion.
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.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 5f, 5g, p5c, p5d, p5e
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.
The following crop note applies to field(s): pla, p3a, p3c
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 301bs/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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Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable
The following crop note applies to field(s): 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, p 1, plc, p 1 d, p 1 e, p2a, p2b, p2c, p3b, p4a,
p5a, p5b
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.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 5f, 5g, p5c, p5d, p5e
Bermudagrass: CP, 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 1' 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 1001b/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.
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The
Bermudagrass: CP, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained following crop note applies to field(s): pl a, pia, p3c
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 1' 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
extension agent for assistance.
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
The following crop note applies to field(s): 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, pl, plc, pld, ple, p2a, p2b, p2c, p3b, p4a,
Bermudagrass: CP, 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. Generallya
goodgrowing
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' 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
extension agent for assistance.
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
p5a, p5b
Annual RyeGrass: This crop is not an overseed. RecomThe following mendations for this note applies to field(s): pl, p2
ryegrass overseed.crop are not applicable to a
Pearl Millett: No Comment
The following crop note applies to field(s): pl, p2
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Tract 6102
Farm 13456
Duplin County FSA Office
(H)= Highly Erodible Land
3350
f
CLU Boundary
Map Printed:November 15. 2005
31- 33s
S.arce
Farmstead
SWfNE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Animal body surfaces
Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Swine production
Dim manure -covered animals
V ' gerative or wooded buffers;
commended best management
p ctices;
Good judgrnent and common sense
() Dry floors
Floor surfaces
Manure collection pits
Ventilation exhaust fans
indoor surfaces
rush tanks
riush alleys
Wet manure -covered floors
Urine
ILYSlotted floors;
F 'Waterers located over slotted floors;
IU'Fe ars et high end of solid floors;
Scrape manure buildup from floors;
() Undey :oor ventilation for drying
Parital micorbial decomposition
y requent manure removal by flush,pit
recharge,or scrape
( ) Underfloor ventilation
Volatile gases;
Dust
Dust
- lart aintenance;
( efficient air movement
dsndown between groups of animals
() Feed additives;
() Feeder covers;
() Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid whiles tanks are filling
() Fiush tank covers
() Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti -siphon vents
?it recharge points
.ift stations
Agitation during wastewater
conveyanance
() Underfloor flush with underfloor
ventilation
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while pits ere fitting
() Extend recnerd lines to near bottom of
pits with anti -siphon vents
Agitation during sump tank failing
and drawdown
lutside drain collection Agitation during wastewater
r )unction boxes conveyance .
of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater
:goon surfaces
Volatile gas emissions
Biological mixing
Agitation
gation sprinkler noz?des Hign pressure agitation
Wind draft
.vember 11, 1996
() Sump tank covers
() Box covers
1) Extend discnarge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
oper lagoon liquid capacity
orrect lagoon startup procedures
() Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
mum agitation wnen pumping
() Meenanicel aeration
() Proven biological additives
n ate on dry days with little or no wind
(mum recommended operation pressure
( mo intake near lagoon liquid surface
( ) Pump from second -stage lagoon
noR 032019
i i„4EyCAC�4v..d Jlll�dv.:
S' •ga tank or basin
Settling basin surface
Partial microbial decomposition
Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
() Bottom or midlevel loading
() Tonic covers
() Baain surface mats of solids
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Partial micobial decomposition
Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions
() Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
level
() Remove settled solids regularly
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying
or sludge on field surfaces
'Dead animals
( ) Soil injection of slurry/sludges
() Wash residual manure from spreader after use
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
() Soil infection of slurry/sludges
() Soil incorporation within 48 hours
() Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Carcass decomposition ( ) Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal. • Carcass decomposition
pits
incinerators
() Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
() Proper location/construction of disposal pits
=tending water around
ac(lities
Incomplete combustion () Secondary stack burners
Improper drainage
Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
(t Grade and landscape such mat water drains
away from facilities
ivlanure tracked onto public Poony maintained access roads
( . Farm access road maintenance
road- from farm access
Additional Information:
swine Manure Management: 0200 Ru1e/BMP Packet
i wine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheer
wine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 12S-88
wine Production Facility Manure Management. Underfloor Ruse —Lagoon Treatment: EBAE 129-38
agoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
alibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
ontrolling Odors from Swine Buildings; PiH-33
ironmental Assuranc Program; NPPC Manual
otions for Managing Odor, a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
lance Concerns in Animal Manure Management. Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Available Frorn:
NCSU--County Extension Center
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NOSU-SAE
NCSU-aAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-Swine Extension
NCPork Produces Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
le issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
for control measures as practical.
ertify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices h-te a
DC —November 11. 1996
v. reviewed with me.
owner Signature)
31-33s
INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor
Site Specific Practices
Rush Gutters Accumulation of solids
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
(Liquid Systems)
Yush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
sods from gutters as designed.
() Remove bridging of acesrmulated solids at
discnarge
!Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation
Growth
Maintain lagoons, sertiing 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.
(0,,,Isiaintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Feeders reed Spillage
(Dry Systems)
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues
rnmal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes
and feed wastage
() Design, operate anc 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).
() Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring 'drainage away from site end/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.
() Eiminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates arid
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).
,:....ivember 11. 1995
DrS"Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes () Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems interval during summer, 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land appiicaaon
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure tea,_
( ) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in -filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handdrQ
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.
certify the aforementioned insect control Best. Management Practices have been reviewed with me..
(Landowner Signature)
r more information contactthe Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Sox 7613,.North Carolina Stare University, Raleigh, NC
'665-7613.
AkC—November 11, 1996
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWO.)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTERSiON SERVICE (CES)
Cc( CO 36) 6 3010 L`3
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 you 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 ore may not -be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rare.
c. Stop all flows 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. Evaivate 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 Teaks 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 flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing Teaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment -to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls -and. lagoon.
bortom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and none any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste. reach any 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: 919-733-3942. 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 movement of
the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures thathave been
under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, cal! local EMS phone number.
c.• Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department.'
d. Contact CEs, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and local
NRCS oTice for advice/technical assistance phone number - -.
4. If none of the above works call 91 1 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off -
site damace.
a. Contractors Name: '(Y1wr,
b. Contractors Address: P .p - c QSe - \ Th21 145 C
c. Contractors Phone: _
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: \Qsp:�
b. Phone:
7. implement procedures as advised by DWG and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
2
Primary Secondary
VI
Version—November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods 3 )- 3 3S
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.
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.
El 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.
El El 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).
CI El Any method which, in the professional opinion of 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.
Signal, re of Farm Qwner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date
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5.13- 14
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:Iperator:W. T. Davis County: Duplin
Distance to nearest residence (other
AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish)
0 sows (farrow to feeder)
1224 head (finishing only)
0 sows (farrow to wean)
0 head (wean to feeder)
Describe other .
than owner):
x
1417 lbs.
522 lbs.
135 lbs.
433 lbs.
30 lbs.
�2
Date: 05/12/94
1400.0 feet
Total Average Live Weight
MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
�'
Volume -
Treatment
+chime =
0 lbs
0 lbs
165240 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0
= 165240 lbs
65240 lbs. ALW x Treatment V3' ire(CF)/1b. ALW
Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
165240 cubic f=.e_
STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATIC"N
Volu�,e = 0.0 cubic feet
TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)
Inside top width (feet)
Top of dike elevation (feet)
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)
Freeboard (feet)
Side slopes (inside lagoon)
Sludge �u..y= Accumulation Not Computed Ai -
Owners C '-
Request Remove Sludge
As Needed
Total design volume using prismoidal
S5/END1
3.0
SS/END2 SS /SIDE_ SS/SIDE2
3• 0 3.0 3.
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
199.0 174.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
133.0 108.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
166.0 141.0
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP +
34626.0
formula
LENGTE
199.0
205.0
120.0
46.0
24.0
1.0
3.0 .
WIDTH
1�4.0
1
DEPTH
1 1 (i
34626 (AREA OF TOP)
14364 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
93624 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
(4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM]
93674.0 14364.0
* DEPTH/6
1.Q
5 . TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
205.0 180.0 3S900.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TO AL DA 35900.0 -mare feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
„A. Volume cf waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 ib. AL:' 1.37
r_ 1
5C
Volume
= _.
Volume
165?40 lbs. ALW 135 lb.. ALJ * 1.37 g=1/day
301838 gals. or 40352.7 cubic feet
Volume
olume of wash water
180 days
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for aryflus:_ 'test:. Flush�t
lam_ system. systems that recirculate
the _goo: water are accounted for `in
5A
.
volume = 0.0 gallonsPlAs180 days etoraye!7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
Volume of rainfall in e:<cess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall e__cee-d_evaporation by largest amount.
180 days z_.cess rainfall
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = ?1525.0 cubic feet
7.0 inches
7. -DESIGNED BY:
DATE:
5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 Inches per foot
Volume = 23062.5 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 40353 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 21525 cubic feet
5D. 23063 cubic feet
TOTAL 84940 cubic feet
SUM1.1ARY
DA
Temporary storage period -- ` 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporatio__ > 7.0 inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall
Grp 7.„5 inches
eboard > 1.0 feet
SidP
: 1
Ir idPltopVlength > 205.0 .0 feet
Inside tap width > 180.0 feet
Top .:e elevation \ 4�
y" or di l.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation -- > 34.0 feet
Total rtq'aire':;, vv?u_%? � 7GlJ`1 Si !j �•
u. ft.
Actual design volume > 2 i:i 59 cu. ft.
Seasc, _.,_ high w°atertable e_eva__c = (SHWT)===> .
' ) _> -- �0°,' feet
Stop pumping elev. > 41.0 feet
m.,_..: _ ba O: = tr: the SH' T plc-.. > 40.5 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 40.0 feet
Required minimum treatment volume > 165240 cu. ft
Volume at stop pumping elevation > 167328 cu. Ft.
Start pumping elev. > 44 2 f
eet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. .nG_ll
11_==> 238397 Cu. ft
Volume at start pumping elevation---- > 234468 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped >
r 61878 Cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped > 67140 .:u. ft.
7,_`=n . thi(211.11e Of soil liner when required== 1.P feat
cK.----
is . /* f
APPROVED BY: Al !_ E'
DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZtiTION PLAN
CONVENTS:
SCS DOES NOT CERTIFY THAT
EXCAVATION AND FILL
VOLUMES ARE CORRECT
BEFORE BEGINNING EXCAVATION
LANDOWNER TS ADVISED TO
CONTACT ULOCO TO ASSURE THAT
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE NOT
DESTROYED 1-800-63224949
Operator: ; Jeff davis
County: )up in
Date: = 10/31/05
Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner): 0 ft.
sows (farrow to finish):=== >
sows (farrow to feeder): eder): >
head (finishing only):
sows (farrow to wean):
head (wean to feeder):
Ave. Live Weight for other operations(Ibs.)=>
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.):=>
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft./lb.) > .n
25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfall (in.) >
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.) >
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.)=>
Volume of wash water (gallons/day) >
Temporary storage period (days) >50
Freeboard (ft.): 1.D
Side slopes (inside lagoon): > 2.5 : 1
Inside top length (ft.): 470
Inside top width (ft): >
Top of dike elevation (ft.):
Bottom of lagoon elevation (ft.): > 30._
Seasonal high watertable(SHWT) elev.(ft.):=>
Total required volume: 487694 cu. ft.
Actual design volume: 526935 cu. ft.
Stop pumping el.(> or = to 38.0 ft.SHWT)> 46.5 ft.
(> or = to 45.4 ft.Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 330480 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation: 359136 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev.: > SO.E ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation: 485438 cu. ft.
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 487362 cu. ft.
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. volume to be pumped:====> 117640 cu. ft.
Actual volume to be pumped:==> 126302 cu. ft.
1-335�
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:
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 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 darn with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An 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.
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 entenng the lagoon
Management:
▪ Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and
the full temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid 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 Ievel 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 dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner haresponsibility for
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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 darns.)
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.