660034_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 Hill
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 dais 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 anti necessary corrections below.
Application mast be signed and dated by the Perntittee.
I. Farm Number: 66-0034 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS660034
2. Facility Name: Farm I I /8511
3. Landowner's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Mumhv-Brown LLC
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: PO Box 856
Citv: Warsaw State: NC Zip: 28398-0856
Telephone Number: 910-293-3434 Ext. E-mail:
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5. Facility's Physical Address: Sr1328
City: Seaboard State: NC Zip: 27876
6. Count) where Facility is located: Northampton
7. Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner): David C Nordin
g, Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code): 910-293-5330 Est.
9. Imegrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): Murphy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Earl A.Queen Phone No.: 252-578-0904 OIC#: 22409
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Farrow to Wean 3.272
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Tvnes
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses-Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses-Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cos+ Pullets Sheep-Sheep
Feeder to Finish Do Cow IArkevs Sheep-Other
Farrmv to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder BeefFeeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow NVet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste'I reatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure Dale (Clay,S)'ntltetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feel) (Inches)
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SECONDARY � \0 kcn q 9 J to e `d \�
\lail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal \Waste Management Plan (CA\F:NP) 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:
I. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan(WUP),stened 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.)
IN, A map of every field used for land application(for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
At 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
Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
S. 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 CANT-IP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g.composting,digesters,AN 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 CAR'1NP items above to: 2019PermitRenewal^¢_nedenr.gov

Animal Waste Management Plan Certification
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
General Information: Permit No: AWG100000
Name of Farm: 8511 Facility No: 66--34
Owner(s)Name: Muiphy-Brown,LLC Phone No:[phone]
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398
Farm Location: County Farm is located in: Northampton
Latitude and Longitude: 36 29' 30" / 77 23' 56" Integrator: Murphy-Brown, LLC
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below(Be specific: road
names, directions,milepost, etc.): From Seaboard, take NC Hwy 186 North towards Margarettsville
approx. 3.3 miles and turn right onto High Bridge Road and go approx. 2 miles to farm entrance on the
right.
Operation Description:
Type of Swine No.of Animals Type of Poultry No. ofAnirnals Type of Dairy No.of Animals
Wean to Feeder Layer Milking
Feeder to Finish Non-Layer Dry
Farrow to Wean 3272 Type of Beef No. of Animals Heifers
Farrow to Feeder Brood Calves
Farrow to Finish Feeders
Gilts Stockers
Boars Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals:_
Acreage Available for Application: 350 Required Acreage:63.94
Number of waste structures: 2 Total Capacity: 1,876,063 Cubic Feet(0)
Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or ®O (please circle one)
If YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the waste structures(please circle one or both as applicable)
Owner/Manager Agreement
I(we)verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I(we)understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will
implement these procedures. I(we)know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage
system or construction of new facilities will require a permit application and a new certification to be submitted to the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ)and permit approval received before the new animals are stocked. I(we)understand that there must
be no discharge of animal waste from the storage system to surface waters of the state unless specifically allowed under a
permit from DWQ and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we) understand that run-off of
pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical standards developed by the USDA-Natural
Resources Conservation Service(NRCS). The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the DWQ Regional Office and
the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District(SWCD). I(we)know that any modification must be approved by
a technical specialist and submitted to the DWQ Regional Office and local S WCD and required approvals received from DWQ
prior to implementation. A change in farm ownership requires a permit application to be sent to DWQ along with a new
certification(if the approved plan is changed).
Name of
L
an caner: Mur h -Brown LLC
Signature: Date:
Name of ager ' different from owner):
Signature: Date:
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Technical Specialist Certification
L As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6H .0104, 1 certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Water Quality as specified in 15A
NCAC 2T.1300(formerly 2H.0217)and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil
and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T.I300(formerly 2H.0217)and I5A NCAC 6F.0101-.0105.
The following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may
sign each certification (SD, SI,WUP,RC, 1), the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are technically
competent.
A Certification of Design
A)Collection,Storage,Treatment System
Check the appropriate box
tt Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity;storage capability consistent with waste utilization requirements.
New,expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds,
have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print):M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murphy-Brown,LLC Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature: 14- Date: V&e
B) Land Application Site (WUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations(buffers);adequate amount of land for waste utilization;chosen crop is suitable
for waste management;and the hydraulic and nutrient loading rates are appropriate for the site and receiving crop.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murphy-Brown, LLC Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature: /PI. /e:::— S Date: flzY/Z.
C)Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
X Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in
accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murphy-Brown,LLC Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature: 10- Date: f�zy/uti
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D).Application and Handling F.duipment
Check the appropriate box
X Existing or expanding facility with existing waste application equipment (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste
management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed
either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of applications has been established;
required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the plan).
New,expanded or existing facility without existing waste application equipment for spray irrigation (I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan;(proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan
at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications
has been established;required buffers can be maintained;calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part
of the plan).
New,expanded,or existing facility without existing waste application equipment for land spreading not using spray
irrigation (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan;(proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan
at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates;a schedule for timing of applications
has been established;required buffers can be maintained;calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part
of the plan).
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murohv-Brown,LLC Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature: ^1 'd-_' Date: f/zv/zoir
E) Odor Control, Insect Control, Mortality Management and Emergency Action Plan (SD
SLM",RCorI)
The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist,an Insect Control
Checklist,a Mortality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and insects have
been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best Management
Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the Mortality
Management Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this facility.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murphy-Brown,LLC Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature: 'er 'e- Date: flry/ye„
F) Written Notice of New or Expanding Swine Farm
The following signature block is only to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin construction after June
21,1996. If the facility was built before June 21, 1996,when was it constructed or last expanded_.
I(we)certify that I(we)have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners who
own property located across a public road,street,or highway from this new or expanding swine farm. The notice was in
compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified are
attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature Date:
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IIL Certification of Installation
A)Collection,Storage,Treatment Installation
New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures,such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds,have been installed in
accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
B)Land Application Site (WUP)
The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murphy-Brown, LLC Date Work Completed:
Address(Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature:_ �'#f. Date: jw/zdp
C)Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified in
the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
D)Application and Handling Equipment Installation (WUP or I)
X Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration
and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has
proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the
contract agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and
adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murphy-Brown,LLC Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature: Z4 '� Date: /aa//
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F,) Odor Control,Insect Control and Mortality Management (SD SI WUP RC or I)
Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation Murphy-Brown,LLC Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw,NC 28398 Phone No.[phone]
Signature: -_.—l-✓- aL Date:
Please return the completed form to the Division of Water Quality at the following address:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1636
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the DWQ Regional Office and the local Soil and Water Conservation
District Office and to keep a copy in your tiles with your Animal Waste Management Plan.
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Murphy-Brown, LLC 4/19/2016 2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): Murphy-Brown, LLC
Farm Name: 8511;AWS660034
County: Northam ton
Permit Capacity:
Farrow to Wean 3272
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWR regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future,you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made,which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan,if carried out,meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons,ft',tons,etc.):
Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total
3272 Farrow to an 3203 gaVyr 10,480,216 gallyr
Farrow to Feeder 3861 gallyr gallyr
Farrow to Finish 10478 gaVyr gallyr
Wean to Feeder 191 gaVyr gallyr
Wean to Finish 776 gallyr gallyr
Feeder to Finish 927 gallyr gallyr
Gilts 1015 gaVyr gal/yr
Boars 2959 gallyr gal/yr
Total 10,480,216 gal r
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR fibs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
3272 Farrow to Wean 3.841bs/yr 12,564 Ibs/yr
Farrow to Feeder 6.95 Ibstyr Ibslyr
Farrow to Finish 18.86 Ibstyr Ibslyr
Wean to Feeder 0.34 Ibstyr Ibs/yr
Wean to Finish 1.4 Ibstyr Ibstyr
Feeder to Finish 1.67 Ibslyr Ibstyr
Gills 1.83 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr
Boars 5.33 Ibslyr Ibstyr
Total 12,564 Ibstyr
Applying the above amountof waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage: 63.94
Total N Required 1st Year: 16589.46
Total N Required 2nd Year: 12621.13
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 14,605.30
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 12,564.48
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (23040.82)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Reception Area Specifications Year 1 of a 2year crap romb'on
Tract Field Irrigated soil let Crop Time to 1st Crop 1st Crop Lbs N/AC Los N Total lbs N 2ntl Crap Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbe N/Ac Lbe N Total Ibs N Toral Total Ibs N
Acreage Code Apply Yield be N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized Lbe N/Ac =lilzed
b
125 A 3.78 Norfolk D Feb15-June 138.0 0.95 15 116.1 438.858 N Sc -A r 60 2009 125.4 474.012 241.5 912.87
125 B 4.17 Norfolk D Feb15-June 138U OAS 15 116.1 484,137 N Sept-Apr 60 2.09 125.4 522.918 241.5 1007065
125 C 5.03 Norfolk D Feb15-June 138.0 0.95 15 116A 583,983 N Sept-Apr 60 2.09 125.4 630762 241.5 1214.745
125 0 5,19 Norfolk D Feb15-June 133.0 0.95 15 116.1 602.559 N Sept-Apr 60 2.09 125.4 650,826 241.5 1253.385
125 Zone 4.1 Bonneau C Mar-Set 54 49 2 16 1084.86 L Sept-Apr 1 50 50 205 314.6 1289.66
125 Zone 3.67 Gritne C Mar-Set 54 42 2268 832.356 L Sept-Apr 1 50 50 183.5 276.8 1016.855
125 Zone 3,49 Gntrey C Mar-Sept 54 42 226s 791.532 L Sept-Apr 1 50 50 174.5 276.8 966.032
126 Zone 3.55 Gritne C Mar-Set 5.4 42 226.8 805.14 L Sept-Apr 1 so 50 177.5 276.8 982.64
125 Zones 2.03 Norfolk D Febl5-June 136.0 095 15 116.1 235.683 N Sept-Apr 60 2.09 125.4 254.562 241.5 490.245
125 Zone 4.24 Norfolk D Feb15-June 138.0 0.95 15 116.1 492.264 N Sept-Apr 60 2.09 125.4 531,696 241.5 1023.96
125 Sub A-C 1 7.98 1 Norfolk D Feb15-June 138.0 095 15 116.1 926.478 1 N r Sept-Apr 1 60 2.09 1 125.4 1000.692 241.5 1927.17
125 Sub 1.97 Bonneau C Mar-Set 54 49 264.6 521262 L Sept-Apr 1 50 50 98.5 314.6 619.762
125 Sub 249 Gritney C Mar-Set 54 42 226.8 564.732 L Spt.Ap, 1 50 50 124.5 276.8 689.232
125 Sub3 2.35 Grancy C Mar-set 54 42 226.8 532.98 L Se t-A r 1 50 So 117.5 27&0 650.48
125 Sub 4 4.4 Grime C Mar-Set 5.4 42 226.8 997.92 L Se t-A r 1 50 50 220 276.8 1217.92
125 Sub 5 2.72 Norfolk D Feb-15-June 138.0 0.95 15 116.1 315.792 N Se t-A r 60 2.09 125.4 34'L088 241.5 656.88
125 Sub 6 2.78 Norfolk D Feb15-June 13&0 0.95 15 116.1 322.758 N Se t-A r 60 2.09 125.4 348.612 241.5 671.37
Tours: 6394 10533.29 SOSB.fBB fB5B9.d8
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Reception Area Specifications Year2 Ma 2 yearcrop rotation
Tract Field Irrigated Soil rat Crop Time to 1st Crop 1st Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ids N 2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N Total Total Ibc N
Acreage Type Code ADDIv Yield Ibis WUnit Residual /Ac Utilized Code Apply Yield Ibs WUnit Residual /Ac Utilized Lbs WA. Utilized
125 A 3.78 Norfolk O A r-Sa t15NO3.91
.91 136.85 517.293 0 0 136.85 517.293
125 B 4.17 Norfdk O A r-Se t15 .91 136.65 570,6645 0 0 136.85 570.6645
125 C 503 Norfolk O A r-Se tl5 .91 136,85 688.3555 0 0 13685 688,3555
125 D 5.19 Norfolk O A r-Sa tl5 .91 _ 136.85 710.2515 0 0 136.85 710.2515
125 Zone 1 4.1 Bonneau C Mar-Set49 264.6 1084.86ILSept-Apr
Sept-Apr 1 so 50 205 314.6 1289 e6
125 Zone 3.67 Gritne C Mar-Set42 226.8 832.356e t-A r 1 50 50 183.5 276.8 1015.856
125 Zone 3 349 Gritne C Mar-Set42 226 B 791.532e t-A r 1 50 50 174.5 276.8 966,032
125 Zone 3.55 Gritne C Mar-Set42 226.8 805.14e t-A r 1 50 50 177.5 276.8 982.64
125 Zones 2.03 Norfolk 0 A r-Se t15 .91 136.85 277.8055 0 0 136.85 277.8055
125 Zone 4.24 Norfolk 0 A r-Se tl5 .91 136.85 580.244 0 0 136.85 580.244
125 Sub A-D 7.98 Norfolk O A r-Se t15 . .91 136.85 1092. 663 0 0 136.85 1092.063
125 Sub 1 19WGntnec
Mar-Set 54 49 264.6 521.262 1 50 50 98.5 314.6 619,762
125 Sub2 24Mar-Set 5A 42 2268 564732 1 50 50 124.5 276.8 689,232
125 Sub3 2.3 Mar-Set 54 42 226.8 532.98 L Se - r 1 50 50 117.5 276.8 650.48
125 Sub4 4. Mar-Set 54 42 226.8 99792 L Se t-A r 1 50 50 220 276.8 121792
125 Subs 27 A r-Se t15 35.0 391 136.85 372.232 0 0 136.85 372232
45 Sub6 2.7 A r-Se t15 35.0 3.91 136.85 380.443 0 0 136.85 380.443
Op bona,Cro -Grain Sor bum subsfifrde for So eans
125 An Norfolk MFWarlTAug 55.0 178 9799 0
Note:Producer may ant a cover crop in any of the now crop fields on T125 if desired.
This cover crop may be applied to from Se t-A rll at a rate or 30 Ibs N/ac and the amount
applied must be deductetl from the tolkavinq crops starting PAN ate.Cover crop is not to
be a substitute for another crop
I
Tools: 63.94 11320.13 1201 128I1.13
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Reception Area Specifications Optional Land-2010/2021 Amendment for Pumping Agreement-Pivots B Aerway Applications Davis
Tract Field Irrigated Soil tat Crop Time to 15t Crop iMCrop Lbs WAc Lbs.N Total The 2nd Crop Timeto 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs WAc LbaN Total lbeN Total Total lbsN
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield Iba N(Unft Residual lAc Utlibted Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized Lba N)Ac Utilized
2384 1 15.96 Gntney F W,A� W2 W20 0066 43.692 697,3243 0 0 43.692 6W3243
2384 2 11.19 Gntn F 662.D 0.066 43.692 488.9135 0 0 43.692 488.9135
2384 3 6.84 Gnlne F 6620 0.066 43.692 298.8533 0 0 43.692 298,8533
2384 4 1877 Grtne F 662.0 0066 43.692 820.0958 0 0 43692 8200988
2384 5 4,46 Goldsboro F 925.0 0.089 82.325 367.1695 0 0 82.325 3671695
SBt0 1 5.98 Norfolk F 875.0 0.089 ]7.075 77].1925 0 0 A.875 7]71925
SP10/5811 LPi 3365 Norfolk F 8750 0.089 ]7.875 2620.494 0 0 77.8]5 2620.494
2329 LP2 21.53 Bonneau F 686.0 0.112 76.832 1654.193 0 0 76.832 1654.193
2366 1 1789 Norfolk F 8750 0089 77.875 1393.184 0 0 7Z875 1393.184
2386 2A 803 Goldsboro F 925.0 0089 82.325 661.0698 0 0 82.325 661.0698
2386 26 13.83 Norfolk F r- u8756 0.089 77.875 1077.011 1 0 0 77.875 1077.011
2386 3A 26.51 Goldsboro F A r-Au 925.0 0.089 82.325 2182.4W 0 0 82.325 2182.436
2386 3B 2.82 Norfolk F Apr-Aug 875.0 0.089 77.875 219.6075 0 0 77.875 219.6075
2386 3C 0.9 Goldsboro F Apr-Mg 925.0 0.n89 82.325 74.0925 0 0 82.325 74,0925
2386 4 29.64 Goldsboro F Apr-Aug 925.0 0.089 82.325 2440,113 0 0 82.325 2440,113
Optional Cro s
An An Grille O Feb15-June 118.0 0.88 103.84 0
An An Goldsboro O Febl&June 156.0 0.951148.58
0
An An Norfolk C Feb1&June 138.0 U.95 0
An An _Bonneau C Feb15-June 100.0 t02 0
An An Gritne N Sept-Apr 44 1.86 0
An An Goldsboro N Sept-Apr 65 2.095 0
An Any Norfolk N Sept-Apr 60 2.09 0
An An Bonneau N Se bA dl 44 2.328 0
An An Gritne O A r-Sa t15 28.0 3.842 0
An An Goldsboro O A r-Se tt5 38.0 3.918 0
An An Norfolk O A r-Se tiS 35.0 3.915 0An An 13onneau O A r-Se t15 25.0 3.98 0
An An Gritne M Merl5 Au 44 1 61 . 4 0
Any Any Goldsboro M Marl 5-Aug 650 1J8 116.7 0
Any Any Norfolk M Marl S-Aug 55.0 1.78 97.9 0
Any Any Bonneau M Marl Aug39.0 1.94 75.66 0
Any Any An ever Cro Se t-A r 1 30 30 0
Any Any Peanuts Apr-Sept 1.0 150 150 0
i
Subtract 151bs residual N trom any CrOR foRowing so beans or pagnuts
Subtract Ibs N applied to cover crop from following crops startin PAN rate
Tots/s: 222 75777.75 0 }5771.75
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Reception Area Specifications Optional Land-Amendment for Pumping Agreement-Aerway Application,-Taylor
T.ct Field Irrigated Soil tat Crop Tim to tat Crop tat Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ito N 2ntl Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N Total Total Its N
Acme e T Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual IAe Utilized GOtle Apply Yield Ibe NlUnit Residwl Me lltlizetl Lbs NIAc Utilized
239E 1 6.31 GTtrey I F Ma,.Mg 662.0 0.066 43692 275.6965 #VALUE' #VALUE!
2398 2 5.13 Gr,Wey F Mar-Au 662.0 0.066 43.692 224.14 #VALUEI #VALUE!
2398 3 38.9 Norfolk F Mar-Auq 875.0 0.089 77.875 3029.338 #VALUE! #VALUEI
2399 1 34.94 Gntne Mar-Aug 662.0 0.066 43.692 1526.595 #VALUE! #VALUE'
2399 2 6.55 Gritne Mar-Aug 662.0 0.066 43.692 28601826 #VALUEI #VALUE'
2399 3 1.45 Norfolk Ma,Aug 875.0 0.089 77.875 112.9188 #VALUE! 1VALUE!
2399 4 274 Norfolk Mar-Aug 875.0 0.089 T7875 213.3775 #VALUE'. #VALUE!
2399 S 1,45 Gritne F Ma,-Aug 662.0 0.066 43.692 63.3534 *VALUE' #VALUEI
2399 6 20.61 Norfolk F Mar-Aug 875.0 0.089 T.875 1605.004 *VALUE! #VALUE!
2399 7 10.89 Gritne F Mar-Aug 662.0 0.066 43.692 475a059 #VALUE' #VALUE!
2399 8 1.53 Gntn.y F I MaIAuQ 662.0 1 0.066 1 43.692 66.64876 #VALUE! #VALUE!
2399 9 1 1.46 Gritne F Ma,-Auq 662.0 0.066 43.692 63.79032 #VALUE! #VALUE!
2399 10 1845 Grilna F Mar-Aug 662.0 0066 43.692 806.1174 #VALUE' #VALUEI
Optional Crops
An An v Griwcy D Feb15-June 118.0 0.88 103.84 0
Any An v Norfolk D Feb15-June 138.0 0.95 131.1 0
Any Any Gr,May N Sept-Apr 44 1.86 81.84 0
Any Any Norfolk N Sept-Apr 60 2.09 125.4 0
Any Any Gntn.y O Ap,S.ptl5 28.0 3.84 107.52 0
Ary Any Norfolk O Ap,SeptI5 35.0 3.91 136.85 0
Any Any Gntne M Mar15-A 44 1.51 70.84 0
An An Norfolk M Mar15-Au 55 1.78 1 97.9 0
An y Any I Grtney v.rCrok Se t-A r 30 30 0
Any I Narfdk f2verG,FSo t-A r i 30 30 0
Subtract 15 lbs residual N from ary cm fol ino so beans
Subtract Ibs N applied to cover crop from follow)K crops starinq PAN rate
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Teals: 150.41 8M.171 0 #VALUE!
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future,regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda),forage must be removed
through grazing,hay,and/or silage. Where grazing,plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain,etc,is to be removed for hay or silage,care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity,especially late in the season(i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definitely interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation,you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain,etc,is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code Crop Description-Harvested As
A Barley Grain Crop
B Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture/Grazed
C Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay Hay
B/C Comb. Hybrid Bermudagrass Graze/Hay Combination
D Corn-Grain Grain Crop
E Corn-Silage Silage
F Cotton Cotton Lint
G Grazed Fescue Pasture/Grazed
H Fescue Hay Hay
I Oats Grain Crop
J Rye Grain Crop
K Grazed Overseed Pasture/Grazed(Seeded in Bermudagrass)
L Overseed Hay Hay(Seeded in Bermudagrass)
M Grain Sorghum Grain Crop
N Wheat Grain Crop
O Soybean Grain Crop
P Pine Trees Pine Trees
S Small Grain Grain Crop/Hay(After Grain Crop)
CC Cover Crop Not Harvested;Burned/Disked In
SWG Swithgrass Biomass Crop
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers,filter strips along ditches,odd areas unable to be irrigated,and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may,and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications PAN/ r/animal Farm Totall r
3272 Farrow to Wean 0.8 2617.6
Farrow to Feeder 0,96
Farrow to Finish 3.9
Wean to Feeder 0,07
Wean to Finish 0.27
Feeder to Finish 0.34
Gilts 0.39
Boars 0.55
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 2617.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year and will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years,you will have approximately 13088 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre,you will need 43 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre,you will need 104.704 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type,crop,and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture,water droplet size,and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
'This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations,the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for>180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Type Crop infhr * Inches
125 A Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 B Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 C Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 D Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 Zone 1 Bonneau C 0.75 1
125 Zone 2 Gritney C 0.5 1
125 Zone 3 Gritney C 0.5 1
125 Zone 4 Gritney C 0.5 1
125 Zone 5 Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 Zone 6 Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 Sub A-D Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 Sub 1 Bonneau C 0.75 1
125 Sub 2 Gritney C 0.5 1
125 Sub 3 Gritney C 0.5 1
125 Sub 4 Gritney C 0.5 1
125 Sub 5 Norfolk D 0.5 1
125 Sub 6 Norfolk D 0.5 1
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised to include all of the Davis fields shown on the fields map
This plan reflects the current production and application rates as listed on the
NCSU Nutrient Management website and also includes the previous
amendments to allow grain sorghum and cover crop as crop options for some
fields.
Subfield acres are the balance of total field acres minus wet acres and will be
claimed when making applications with an aerway system.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: 8511;AWS660034
Owner: Murphy-Brown, LLC
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
I/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities,will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWR before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWR upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: M -Brown, LLC
Signature: y-i 9-/6
Date
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature:
Date
Name of Technical Specialist: M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation: Murphy-Brown, LLC.
Address: 2822 Hwy 24 West,PO Drawer 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone: [phone]
Signature: /h• G�/ r/�9��'6
Date
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide
evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the
owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving 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 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).
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.
6 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 than 25 feet to perennial waters.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by
the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,or wetlands by discharge
or by over-spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields
have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist'. Animal waste shall not
be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed
waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be
discharged into the animal waste management system.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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 soil shall be monitored
and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be
adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be
kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a
minimum of three years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a
minimum of five years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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Farm 8511 Pivots/Zones Acres
y�Q/�/��� A 2.8D Ac. w/o end gun
AWSB000f'i4/�/�/�� 3.78 Ac. w/end gun
s0cft1~=1WV 8 3.22 Ac. w/o end gun
b Wv 4.17 Ac. w/end gun
v T2384 Fld 1 c 3.89 Ac. w/o end gun
'ne Q 15.96 Ac. 5.03 Ac. w/end gun
D 3.89 Ac. w/o end gun
5.19 Ac. w/end gun ��pp
Lot 30.86 Ac. w/o end gun V f V 19tt0
33.65 Ac. w/end gun
LP2 17.50 Ac. w/o end qua
21.53 Ac. w/end gun �4.0 -
T2384 Fld 4 .b Zone 1 4.10 Ac. 14 9
t8.77 Ac. �6 Zone 2 3.67 A.. 1z
0a Zone 3 3.49 Ac.
,�ry'b9a Zone 4 3.55 AG
p• Zone 5 2.03 Ac. ' 002919
wen ./100•ofs.t Zone 6 4.24 Ac. OCgIGNQQ-
Cemer of House T2398 Fld 3
./200' eff.ee
38.90 Ac.
T2384 Fld 5 �d
4.46 Ac. T2398 Fld 2 ,`•b9�
� 5.13 Ac.
6 72399 Fld 9 = 1 Ac.
A T2399 Rd 4 4 = 2.74 Ac. LP2
Total Field m 26.15 Ac. D T2399 Fld 3
Sub A-D = 7.98 A.. 1.45 Ac. T2329 Fie 1 = 28.51 Ac.
well ./to LP2 - 21.53 Ac,
HaeO Sub T2329-1 6.98 Ac.
T5810 Fld 1 = 9.98 Ac.
Hog Houses
and
Total Field = 7.02 Ac. Logoon T2386 Fld 3C
Zone 6 = 4.24 Ac.
Sub 6 2.78 Ac. wmI./too' 0 T2399 FItl 6 0.90 Ac.
20.61 Ac.
Total Field = 4.75 Ac. T2386 Fld 38
Zone 5 = 2.03 Ac. T5811 2.82 Ac.
Sub 5 = 2.72 Ac.
Total Field a 5.84 Ac. tP1 T2399 Fld 1&2 T2356 Fld 28
Zone 3 = 3.49 Ac. .O T5810 41.49 Ac. 13.83 Ac.
Sub 3 = 2.35 At.
Total Feld = 7.95 Ac.
Zone 4 = 3.55 Ac.
Sub 4 = 4.40 Ac. T2399 Fld 10
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10.89 Ac. 29.64 Ac.
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Sub 1 = 1.97 Ac.
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rower: Waverly Farm 8511 =eFignedy: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 1 of 12
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN 1st STAGE
FARM INFORMATION
Farm Population:
Nursery: -----•------------ 0
Wean to Finish: ------------------- 0
Finishing: ------------------- 0
Farrow to weanling: ------------------- 3272 Hd.
Farrow to feeder: ------------------- 0
Farrow to finish: ------------------- 0
Boars: ------------------- 0
Storage Period: ------------------- 125 Days
25 Yr./24 Hr Storm Event ------------------- 6.6 In.
"Heavy Rain" Factor
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation ------------------- 7.0 In.
Additional Water Usage: ------------------- 0
Additional Drainage Area: ----•-------------- 0
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape? (Y/N) ------------ Y
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway? (Y/N)------------ N
Was This Design Built Prior to 9/96? (Y/N)------------ Y
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (Y/N)------------ N
Seasonal High Water Table Elev: ------------------- 0.00
Freeboard: ------------------- 1.0 Ft.
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: Not Applicable
Side Slopes: ------------------- 3 :1 (H:V)
Press ALT-C to Download 0.0
contom yeas see :4u-.^t�) of 7... 0.0
Top of Dike Elevation: ---------------- Depth 99.62 Ft.
Finished Bottom Elevation: BOTTOM E 14.22 Ft. 85.40 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: ---------------- 18.96 In. 98.04 Ft.
Stop Pump Elevation: ---------------- 18.96 In. 98.04 Ft.
Additional Permanent storage provided in the 2nd stage
LAGOON VOLUME REQUIRED VOL. DESIGN VOLUMES %REO'D.
StormStor= 61370 (Cu.Ft.) 63,552 (Cu.Ft.) 103,55%
Temporary= 0 (Cu.Ft.) 0 (Cu.Ft.)
Permanent= 1416776 (Cu.Ft.) 1,059,619 (Cu.Ft.) 74.79%
Total Volume= 1,478,146 (Cu.Ft.) 1,123,171 (Cu.Ft.) 75.99%
1/2 Treatment Volume= 708,388 (Cu.Ft.)
1/2 Treatment Volume Elevation= 91.75 Ft.
Min. Required Liner Thickness ------------------- 2.1 Ft.
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD) ------------------- 111,582 S.F.
Murphy-Brown,LLC Engineering P.O.Box 856,Warsaw,NC28398 [phone]

Grower: Waverly Farm 9511 Designedy: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 2 of 12
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
BASE VOLUME: ®Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE-AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Elevation (FT ) Area (SF) Incr. Vol. (Cu. FTC Cumul. Vol. (Cu FTl
86.00 63,321 26,946
87.00 67,618 65,470 92,416
88.00 71,574 69,596 162,012
89.00 75,266 73,420 235,432
90.00 78,818 77,042 312,474
91.00 82,347 80,583 393,056
92.00 85,839 84,093 477,149
93.00 89,232 87,536 564,685
94.00 92,657 90,945 655,629
95.00 96,111 94,384 750,013
96.00 99,778 97,945 847,958
97.00 103,609 101,694 949,651
98.00 107,562 105,586 1,055,237
99.00 111,582 109,572 1,164,809
These volumes were calculated using the vertical average end area method.
TOTAL REQD VOL 1,478,146 CF CUMULATIVE VOL. ZONE VOL. 75.99%
END PUMP = = = = 98.04 FT 1,059,619 CF TR'MT 1,059,619 74.79%
START PUMP = = = 98.04 FT 1,059,619 CF TEMP 0
MAX STORAGE = 98.62 FT 1,123,171 CF STORM 63,552 103.55%
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rower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designedy: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 3 of 12
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN 2nd STAGE
FARM INFORMATION
Farm Population:
Nursery --------- --------- 0
Wean to Finish: ------------------- 0
Finishing: ------------------- 0
Farrow to weanling: ------------------- 3272 Hd.
Farrow to feeder: ------------------- 0
Farrow to finish: ------------------- 0
Boars: ------------------ 0
Storage Period: ------------------- 125 Days
25 Yr. /24 Hr Storm Event ------------------- 6.6 In.
"Heavy Rain" Factor Not Applicable 0
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation ------------------- 7 In.
Additional Water Usage: ------------------- 0
Additional Drainage Area: ------------------- 111,582 S.F.
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape? (Y/N) ------------ Y
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway? (Y/N) ------------ N
Was This Design Built Prior to 9/96? (Y/N) ------------ Y
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (Y/N) ------------ N
Seasonal High Water Table Elev: ------------------- 0.00
Freeboard: ------------------- 1.0 Ft.
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: Not Applicable
Side Slopes: ------------------- 3 :1 (H:V)
Press ALT-C to Download 0.0
contour areas sen , � 0.0
Top of Dike Elevation: ---------------- Depth 99.62 Ft.
Finished Bottom Elevation: BOTTOM E 14.62 Ft. 85.00 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: ---------------- 18.96 In. 98.04 Ft.
Stop Pump Elevation: ---------------- 83.04 In. 92.70 Ft.
LAGOON VOLUME REQUIRED VOL. DESIGN VOLUMES %REQ'D.
Storm Stor= 42285 (Cu.Ft.) 43,614 (Cu.Ft.) 103.14%
Temporary= 350205 (Cu.Ft.) 351,977 (Cu.Ft.) 100.51%
Permanent= 0 (Cu.Ft.) 357,301 (Cu.Ft.)
Total Volume= 392,490 (Cu.Ft.) 752,892 (Cu.Ft.) 191.82%
90 Temporary Storage Volume Elevation= 93.87 Ft. 68.97 In.
Min. Required Liner Thickness ------------------- 2.1 Ft.
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD) ------------------- 76,881 S.F.
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Grower: Waverly Farm 5 esigne y: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 4 of 12
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
BASE VOLUME: ®Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE-AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Elevation (FT.) Area F Incr. Vol. (Cu. FTC Cumul. Vol. (Cu. FTC
86.00 39,129 30,051
87.00 42,026 40,578 70,629
88.00 44,826 43,426 114,055
89.00 47,688 46,257 160,312
90.00 50,631 49,160 209,471
91.00 53,650 52,141 261,612
92.00 56,583 55,117 316728
93.00 59,340 57,962 374:690
94.00 62,089 60,715 435,404
95.00 64,831 63,460 498,864
96.00 67,679 66,255 565,119
97.00 70,556 69,118 634,237
98.00 73,511 72,034 706,270
99.00 76,881 75,196 781,466
These volumes were calculated using the vertical average end area method.
TOTAL REQD VOL 1,942,073 CF CUMULATIVE VOL. ZONE VOL. 191.82%
END PUMP = = = = 92.70 FT 357,301 CF TR'MT 357,301
START PUMP = = - 98.04 FT 709,278 CF TEMP 351,977 100.51%
MAX STORAGE = 98.62 FT 752,892 CF STORM 43,614 103.14%
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Grower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designed By: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 5 of 12
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS tat STAGE
Permanent Storaae:
Required Treatment Volume:
lAnimal Type CapaEFIty cu. = ota
Nursery 0 30 1.00 0
Wean to Finish 0 115 1.00 0
Finishing 0 135 1.00 0
Farrow to weanling 3,272 433 1.00 1,416,776
Farrow to feeder 0 522 1.00 0
Farrow to finish 0 1,417 1.00 0
Boars 0 400 1.00 0
Total Required Treatment Volume(cu.ft.)= 1,416,776
Sludge Storage Volume:
Ammal type Uapacity cu. . = ota
Nursery 0 30 0.00 0
Wean to Finish 0 115 0.00 0
Finishing 0 135 0.00 0
Farrow to weanling 3,272 433 0.00 0
Farrow to feeder 0 522 0.00 0
Farrow to finish 0 1,417 0.00 0
Boars 0 400 0.00 0
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume(cu.ft.)= 0
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area +Addt'I Drainage Area) '25Yr./24Hr. Storm(in)/12in./ft.
Vol.= (111582 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) ' 6.6 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 26YrJ24Hr.Storm Event(cu.ft)= 61,370
"Heavy Rain"Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area+Addt'I Drainage Area)* "Heavy Rain" Factor(in)/12in./ft.
Vol.= (111682 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) ` 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.)= 0
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Total Required Storm Storage
(25Yr./24Hr. Storm+'Heavy Rain')= 61,370 (CU.FT)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment+Sludge)= 1,416,776 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIRED 1st STAGE VOLUME=1478146(CU.FT.)
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Grower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designed By: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 6 of 12
Temporary Storage Volume:
Manure Production:
Animal I ype Capacify Sto. Period=Total
Nursery 0 125 0.30 0
Wean to Finish 0 125 1.17 0
Finishing 0 125 1.37 0
Farrow to weaning 3,272 125 4.39 1,797,207
Farrow to feeder 0 125 5.30 0
Farrow to finish 0 125 14.38 0
Boars 0 125 4.06 0
Total Manure Production(gals.)= 1,797,207
Total Manure Production (cu.tt.)= 240,268
Excess Fresh Water:
lAnimal Type Capacity to, Period=Total
Nursery 0 125 0.00 0
Nursery 0 125 0.00 0
Finishing 0 125 0.00 0
Farrow to weaning 3,272 125 0.00 0
Farrow to feeder 0 125 0.00 0
Farrow to finish 0 125 0.00 0
Boars 0 125 0.00 0
Total Fresh Water Excess (gals.)= 0
Total Fresh Water Excess(cu.ft.)= 0
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Grower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designed By: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 7 of 12
Temporary Storage Volume: (Cont.)
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area 1 st+ Lagoon Area 2nd+Additional Drainage Area) " Rainfall/12in./ft
Vol.= (111582 sq.ft. + 76881 sq.ft. + 0 scift) " 7.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap.(cu.ft.)= 109,937
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Area 2nd+Additional Drainage Area) 25Yr./24Hr Storm(in.)/12in./
Vol.= (76881 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) " 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 25Yr./24Hr. Storm Event(cu.ft)= 42,285
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Area 2nd +Additional Drainage Area) " =Heavy Rain Factor(in)/12in./ft.
Vol.= (76881 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) " 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.)= 0
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additional Water Storage is Required
0 0
Total Required Storm Storage
(25Yr./24Hr. Storm + 'Heavy Rain')= 42,285 (CU.FT)
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water+ Rainfall Excess +Additional Water Stora,. 350,205 (CU.FT)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment +Sludge)= 0 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIRED 2nd STAGE VOLUME=392490(CU.FT.)
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Grower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designed By: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly,VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 8 of 12
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY 1st STAGE
Top of Dike Elevation ------------------- 99.62 FT.
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation ------------------- Not AlApplicable
Top of 25Yr./24Hr. Storm Storage ------------------ 98.62 FT.
Top of"Heavy Rain" Storage ------------------- Not Applicable
Start Pump Elevation -----------• ------ 98.04 FT.
End Pump Elevation ------------------- 98.04 FT.
Top of Sludge Storage ------------------- Not Applicable
Seasonal High Watertable Elev. ------------------- 0.00
Finished Bottom Elevation ------------------- 85.40 FT.
Inside Top Length ------------------- Not Applicable
Inside Top Width ------ Not Applicable
Side Slopes ------------------- 3.0:1 H:V
Lagoon Surface Area ------------------- 111,582 SF
Min. Liner Thickness (if required) ------------------- 2.1 FT.
Freeboard Depth --- - 1.00 FT.
Temporary Storage Period ------------------- 125 Days
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME=1123171 (CU.FT.)
Zone Depths:
Treatment/Sludge Storage Zone Depth----------- 12.6 FT.
Temporary Storage Zone Depth ---------- 0.0 FT.
Freeboard/Storm Storage Zone Depth ----------- 1.6 FT.
Total Lagoon Depth ----------- 14.2 FT.
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Grower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designed By: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 9 of 12
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY 2nd STAGE
Top of Dike Elevation ------------------- 99.62 FT.
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation ------------ ------ Not Applicable
Top of 25Yr./241-1r. Storm Storage ------------------- 98.62 FT.
Top of "Heavy Rain"Storage ------------------ Not Applicable
Start Pump Elevation ------------------- 98.04 FT.
End Pump Elevation ------------------- 92.70 FT.
Top of Sludge Storage --------------- Not Applicable
Seasonal High Watertable Elev. ------------------- 0.00
Finished Bottom Elevation ---- 85.00 FT.
Inside Top Length ------------------- Not Applicable
Inside Top Width --- ---- Not Applicable
Side Slopes ------------------- 3.0:1 H:V
Lagoon Surface Area ------------------- 76,881 SF
Min. Liner Thickness(if required) ------------------- 2.1 FT.
Freeboard Depth ------------------- 1.00 FT.
Temporary Storage Period ------------------- 125 Days
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME=752892(CU.FT.)
Zone Depths:
Treatment/Sludge Storage Zone Depth ----------- 7.7 FT.
Temporary Storage Zone Depth ----------- 5.3 FT.
Freeboard/Storm Storage Zone Depth ----------- 1.6 FT.
Total Lagoon Depth ----------- 14.6 FT.
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Grower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designe KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checke(DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 10 of 12
ZONE ELEVATIONS 1st STAGE
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 99.62
/ \ TOP OF STORM ELEV= 98.62 / \
STRT PMP EL.= 98.04 \ TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV =98.04 /
END PMP EL. = 98.04 \ TOP OF TREAT ELEV = 98.04 SHWT= 0.00
\_ _/
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 85.40
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Grower: Waverly Farm 8511 Designe KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checker DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 11 of 12
ZONE ELEVATIONS 2nd STAGE
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 99.62
/ \ A
TOP OF STORM ELEV =98.62 / \
STRT PMP EL.= 98.04 \ TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 98.04 /
END PMP EL. = 92.70 \ TOP OF TREAT ELEV =92.70 SHWT=0.00
\_ _/
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV =85.00
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Grower Waverly Farm 8511 Designed By: KBW
Address: 434 East Main St Checked By: DSE
Waverly, VA 23890 Date: 04/18/11
County: Northampton Sheet 12 of 12
This livestock waste treatment lagoon is designed in accordance with the North Caroline
Natural Resources Conservation Service PRACTICE STANDARD 359-WASTE TREATMENT
LAGOON, revised prior to June, 1996.
Emergency Spillway:
An Emergency Spillway is not required.
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COMMENTS: The lagoon has been designed as an irregular shape.
This design Is update of start and stop pump elevations and to show the 1/2
treatment volume level for sludge storage. This design does not supercede the
original certification of the farm.
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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends
to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an
increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the
wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will
alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging
of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines
will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the
coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the
application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a
windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern.
You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
1

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in
the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down
to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste utilization
plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
• Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon
water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should include,
as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
4

• 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.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-agitator impeller pump through large -
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag-line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can
be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and
metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion.
Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil-test phosphors, it should be
applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes,
always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of
the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure --an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam
without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before
placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) t-4aOt)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 7 5_ 6­1 %_ 0Li`AC!,
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) :)52 53L1 - i
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) 2,5 34 _mac
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) a.52,- 5 2(A - },
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location
for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow- possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a) Immediately stop waste application.
b) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s)that cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house,flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks-
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger(either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Brown, LLC
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: [phone]
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems
with release of wastes from happening again.
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids (✓)Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
( ) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (✓)Maintain lagoons,settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30%of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (V)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along waters edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage () Design,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g..
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment(e.g.,covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filler strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e.inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal ()Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter)where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
()Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
()Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/ integrator agrees to use
sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
i na
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC --November 11, 1996
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production (-)Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(V)Recommended best management
practices;
(✓)Good judgment and common sense
Animal body Dirty manure ()Dry floors
surfaces covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manure-covered (,')Slotted floors;
floors (V)Waterers located over slotted floors;
(✓)Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(v)Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection Urine (V)Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
pits recharge or scrape
Partial microbial ( )Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation Volatile gases (V)Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans Dust (✓)Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust (✓)Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks (.)Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during waste ( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge Agitation of recycled ()Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti-siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations Agitation during sump ( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers
collection or water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain Agitation during waste ( )Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon water underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions (V)Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing (.')Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation ( )Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
(V)Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation (,')Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft (V)Minimum recommended operation pressure
(,')Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second-stage lagoon
AMOC—November 11, 1996
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Storage tank or Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or Agitation when spreading ( )Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader Volatile gas emissions ( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets ( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition ( )Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
disposal pits ( )Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners
Standing water improper drainage (✓)Farm access road maintenance
around facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access (✓)Farm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge--Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; E5AE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NO Pork Producers
Assoc
Options for Managing Odor;a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies;PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/ integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management pPctices have been revgcd
with me.
an owner Sign re)
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN '
PHONE NUMBERS `iaA e
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) 919-791-4200
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 911
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT(SWCD) 252-534-2591
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) 252-534-2591
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 252-534-2831
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation,this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a) Immediately stop waste application.
b) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s)that cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems,houses,solid separators-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house,flush systems,or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks-
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage,put in a submersible
pump,and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
C) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as
i soon as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger(either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number. [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name,
facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the
exact location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill,weather
and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Brown. LLC
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856,Warsaw, NC 28398
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: [phone]
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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Murphy Brown Lr
ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
This plan will be implemented in the event that waste from your operation is leaking,overflowing, or running off-
site, You should not wait until waste reach surface waters or leave your property to consider that you have a
problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an
accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of waste and contain. Depending on the situation,this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
♦ Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
♦ Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s)that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
♦ Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-actions include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
♦ Leakage from flush systems,houses,solid separators-actions 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.
♦ Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. This could be seepage as opposed to flowing leaks-possible
actions:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away 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,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?

Version—November 26,2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s)will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
® Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
® Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
© ❑ A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off-farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEC.
Q 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).
Q 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).
aMass 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-speck 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 specked 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 t porary p edures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
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Steven W.Troxler North Carolina Department of Agriculture David T.Marshall,DVM
Commissioner and Consumer Services Slate Velerlmlan
Veterinary Division
June 17, 201
Mr.R. O. Britt Farm 911 Address:
Murphy-Brown LLC Farm 8511
PO Box 1240 1328 High Bridge Road
Waverly, VA 28398 Seaboard,NC 27876
[phone] Northhampton County
State ID: 555311234
National ID: 00DTCI i
Dear Mr.Britt:
Pursuant to NCAC 52C.0102,your request to compost swine mortality on your premises at 1328 High
Bridge Road,Seaboard,NC 27876 in Northhampton County is approved. Approval is granted under the
following conditions and stipulations:
1. All North Carolina solid waste,air, water quality,and other applicable regulations must be met in
siting and operation of the system
2. Only poultry or swine are to be processed in this facility;NO.bovine,caprine,ovine or cervid
species shall be processed
3. Mortality to be processed shall originate only from the identified premises and the finished
product is used solely on agricultural operations owned,operated,or leased,by the permitee
4. The final product of the process must be stored,treated and utilized in accordance with all federal,
state,and local laws,regulations,and permit requirements;the final product shall not be sold
5. Temperatures shall be within NRCS guidelines to reach a minimum of 131 degrees F within 5
days of filling the unit and remain at least at 131 degrees F for a minimum of 5 consecutive days
to maintain the composting process and reduce pathogen load
6. Dead animals are not to be removed fiom composting until all flesh,internal organs,and other soft
tissue are fully decomposed
7. The proposed facility shall have the following n»nimuru setback requirements*:
• 100-foot buffer between all property lines and compost areas
• 100-foot buffer between all wells and compost areas, except for monitoring wells
• 50-foot buffer between perennial streams/rivers and compost areas
8. A copy of the permit,plans,and operational reports shall be maintained on site and be available
upon request by NCDA&CS,Veterinary Division personnel
9. The facility and operational records shall be available for annual inspection be Veterinary Division
Personnel and shall be sent to the Veterinary Division upon request
1030 Mall Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1030 • [phone]
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10. Operational reports shall include temperature monitoring during initial facility start-up and follow-
up records that contain either 10 days/montlr or amoral laboratory results of pathogen load testing
11. An application for a permit modification shall be required for changes in facility ownership,an
increase in facility capacity,or any other changes from the stipulations of this permit
12. The Veterinary Division must be immediately notified of any complicating issues involving
animal disease or environmental concerns
13. The State Veterinarian reserves the right to cancel this permit if a specific concern for controlling i
animal disease arises,or if any of the aforementioned conditions are not met.
This document shall in no circumstances be interpreted as an endorsement of any specific manufacturer or
type of mortality management system by the State Veterinarian and the Office of the State Veterinarian
does not approve or disapprove the technical or performance standards for specific makes or designs of
equipment.
*Additional requirements and regulations will apply from DENR,Divisiou of Solid Waste Management if
application for off-farm disposition of composted material is requested(see G.S. I30A-309.29 and 15A
NCAC 13B,Section .1400
Sincerely,
Dr. Tom Ray,DVM,MPH
Director of Animal Health Programs/Livestock
cc: Dr.David Marshall, State Veterinarian
Dr. Sarah Mason,Director,AHP—Poultry
Dr. Carol Woodlief,Veterinary Medical Officer

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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush gutters . Accumulation of solids X Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
X❑ gutters as designed
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and pits • Crusted solids Maintain lagoons,settling basins and pits where
El pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to
8 inches over more than 30 percent of surface
Excessive vegetative • Decaying vegetation Maintain vegetative control along banks of
growth El lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry Systems
Feeders . Feed spillage Design,operate,and maintain feed systems(e.g.,
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage
Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.,7-to
10-day interval during summer; 15-to 30-day
interval during winter)
AM IC—November 11, 1996, page 1

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Feed storage • Accumulations of feed residues X Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by ensuring drainage is away from site
and/or providing adequate containment(e.g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products)
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed
Animal holding areas Accumulations of animal wastes Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along
and feed wastage Fx-1 fences and other locations where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal
Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas to minimize accumulations
of wastes(i.e., inspect for and remove or break up
_ accumulated solids as needed)
Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal wastes Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g., 7-to 10-
systems L1 day interval during summer; 15-to 30-day
interval during winter)where manure is loaded
for land application or disposal
❑ Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
❑ Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed
For more information contact:
Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology,Box 7613,North Carolina State University,Raleigh,NC 27695-7613.
AMIC—November 11, 1996,page 2

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Swine production Vegetative or wooded buffers
X
X Recommended best management practices
F] Good judgment and common sense
X
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure-covered animals �I Dry floors
IFloor surfaces • Wet manure-covered floors ^ Slotted floors
FIWaterers located over slotted floors
X Feeders at high end of solid floors
X Scrape manure buildup from floors
Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits Urine Frequent manure removal by flush,pit recharge,
X❑ or scrape
Partial microbial decomposition I _^ I Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust • Volatile gases Fan maintenance
❑
fans X
• Dust F Efficient air movement
X
Indoor surfaces • Dust FX I Washdown between groups of animals
Feed additives
X
❑ Feeder covers
Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon El
tank covers
liquid while tanks are filling
Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
171 anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys • Agitation during wastewater El
flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
AMOC—November 11, 1996, page 1

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Pit recharge points a Agitation of recycled lagoon Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
liquid while pits are filling n anti-siphon vents
Lift stations . Agitation during sump tank ❑ Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain . Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers
collection or junction conveyance
boxes
End of drainpipes at . Agitation during wastewater Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance 1:1lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces . Volatile gas emissions 7X I Proper lagoon liquid capacity
• Biological mixing 7X I Correct lagoon startup procedures
• Agitation X Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
X Minimum agitation when pumping
❑ Mechanical aeration
X
F] Proven biological additives
X
Irrigation sprinkler . High pressure agitation Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Ex I
• Wind drift Minimum recommended operating pressure
X
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
X
F] Pump from second-stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin . Partial microbial decomposition I❑^ Bottom or midlevel loading
surface
• Mixing while filling ❑ Tank covers
• Agitation when emptying ❑ Basin surface mats of solids
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
AMOC—November 11, 1996, page 2

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Settling basin surface • Partial microbial decomposition Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level
• Mixing while filling H Remove settled solids regularly
• Agitation when emptying
Manure,slurry, or • Agitation when spreading ❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader outlets
• Volatile gas emissions ❑ Wash residual manure from spreader after use
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, . Volatile gas emissions while ❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry, or sludge on drying
field surfaces
❑ Soil incorporation within 48 hours
❑ Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals . Carcass decomposition FI I Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal . Carcass decomposition ❑^ Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits
7 Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators . Incomplete combustion Secondary stack burners
Standing water around . Improper drainage Grade and landscape such that water drains away
facilities F-1 from facilities
• Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
Manure tracked onto . Poorly maintained access roads ❑ Farm access road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
AMOC —November 11, 1996, page 3

Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU,County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies;EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU—BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge—Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 NCSU—BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush—Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU—BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU—BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU—BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU—Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program;NPPC Manual N.C. Pork Producers Assoc.
Options for Managing Odor;a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agricultural Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PROI07, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
AMOC -November 11, 1996, page 4

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in
the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down
to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste utilization
plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to 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 fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soil
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
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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or"jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
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• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water 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.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-agitator impeller pump through large -
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forage land; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forage land; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forage land;
dredge sludge from lagoon with 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 forage land; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag-line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can
be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and
metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion.
Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil-test phosphors, it should be
applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes,
always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of
the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure --an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam
without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before
placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels-- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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