740075_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 74-0075 Certificate Of Coverage Number:
2. Facility Name: Hickman Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Lizzie Swine Farm LLC
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 1033 Branch Rd
City: Winterville State: NC
Telephone Number: 252-714-1056 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 6146 Emma Cannon Rd
City: Auden State: NC
6. County where Facility is located: Pitt
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
g. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): Jack Jones Allen Jr. Phone No.:
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 - Wean to Finish 2,723
Operation Tunes:
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poultry
Gilts
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers
AWS740075
Zip: 28590
Zip: 28513
OIC #: 992809
Other Types
Horses - Horses
Horses - Other
Sheep - Sheep
Sheep - Other

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
PRIMARY
1/25/1995
fit;
IC9
19.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical snecialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC..General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, ,any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may..be subject. to civil .penalties up. to $25,000. per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
-bc"
Name: t )/f4T' ` Title:
Signature: ( Date: 7 76-1
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secirrary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
0 o+ SiA7f iy,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Lizzie Swine Farm LLC
Hickman Farm
1033 Branch Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at httys://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed signed and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A_ list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Sincerely,
A 'P_�
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pitt County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS740075
Nonh Carolina Department of Environmmental Qual¢±r I DhAsen of Water Resources
�. TD 512 N. Salsbur; St. 11S36 Nail ServK* Center I Ra'e gh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919-707.9DDi?

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
This plan has been prepared for:
Hickman Farm
Lizzie Swine Farm LLC
1033 Branch Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
252-714-1056 -
12-14-2018
This plan has been developed by:
Eve H. Honeycutt
N C Cooperative Extension
Lenoir County Center
1791 Hwy 11155
Kinston, NC 28504
252-527-2191
Develop tg to C
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
this plan.
Signature (owner)
Signature (manager or producer)
12 -1
Date
Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
n '
Plan Approved By: Z
Technicaly5` ' .1 tSign tui Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S75
Swine Wean -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 2,113,048 gals/year by a 2,723
animal Swine Wean -Finish Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste
storage capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
3 809
Incorporated
4571
Injected
4571
Irrigated
3 809
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied (Ibs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (lbs)
Actual Volume
Applied (Gallons)
I Volume Surplus/
I Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1
3,809
12905
-9,096
7,204,613
-5,090,965
Year 2
3,809
13570
-9,761
7,528,615
-57415,567
---------------------------------- - ---
Note: In source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source.
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic
Yield estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each .field is shown,
where available.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Leaching
Index (LI)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
9037
1
8.84
8.00
N/A
Exum
Corti, Grain
130 bu.
Small Grain Cover
N/A
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
9037
2
5.14
4.50
N/A
Exum
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Small Grain Cover
N/A
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
9037
3
4.81
4.40
N/A
Exum
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Small Grain Cover
N/A
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
9037
4
2.30
2.10
N/A
Lenoir
Corn, Grain
110 bu.
Small Grain Cover
N/A
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
38 bu.
9037
5
6.20
5.40
N/A
Bladen
Corn, Grain
105 bu.
Small Grain Cover
N/A
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
38 bu.
9037
6
11.68
10.00
N/A
Exum
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Small Grain Cover
N/A
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
9771
7368 1
67.63
60.63
N/A
Pactolus
Annual Ryegrass - Pasture
2.0 Tons
Cotton
550 lbs.
rLA1N 1 U 1 ALJ: lvo.ov 95.03
LI
Potential Leaching
Technical Guidance
< 2
Low potential to contribute to soluble
None
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>= 2 &
Moderate potential to contribute to
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
<= 10
soluble nutrient leaching below the root
zone.
High potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be
> 10
considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations
(328), Long -Term No-Til 1 (778), and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and
Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements,
and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in
order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is
included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste Utilization Table
...
Tract
Field
Source
D
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crap
RYE
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(Ibs/A)
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Res.
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
9037
I
S75
Exum
8.84
8.00
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
138
0
0
Irrig.
138
76.56
0.00
612.48
0.00
9037
1
S75
Exum
8.84
8.00
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
15
13.87
0.00
110.96
0.00
9037
9037
2
2
S75
S75
Exum
EXUm
5.14
5.14
4.50
4.50
Com, Grain
Small Grain Cover
130 bu.
N/A
2/15-6/30
9/1-3/31
138
25
0
0
0
0
Irrig.
Irrig.
138
15
76.56
8.32
0..00
0.00
344.52
37.45
0.00
0.00
9037
3
S75
Exum
4.81
4.40
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
138
0
0
Irrig.
138
76.56
0.00
336.86
0.00
9037
3
S75
Exum
4.81
4.40
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
15
8.32
0.00
36.62
0.00
9037
4
S75
Lenoir
2.30
2.10
Com, Grain
110 bu.
2/15-6/30
117
0
0
Irrig.
117
64.91
0.00
136.31
0.00
9037
4
S75
Lenoir
2.30
2.10
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
15
8.32
0.00
17.48
0.00
9037
5
S75
Bladen
6.20
5.40
Com, Grain
105 bu.
2/15-6/30
113
0
0
Irrig.
113
62.69
0.00
338.53
0.00
9037
5
S75
Bladen
6.20
5.40
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
15
8.32
0.00
44.94
0.00
9037
6
S75
Exum
11.68
10.00
Com, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
138
0
0
Irrig.
138
76.56
0.00
765.60
0.00
9037
6
S75
Exum
11.68
10.00
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
15
8.32
0.00
83.22
0.00
9771
7368
S75
Pactolus
67.63
60.63
Annual Ryegrass - Pasture
2.0 Tons
8/15-5/15
72
0
0
Irrig.
72
39.94
0.00
21421.81
0.00
9771
7368
S75
Pactolus
67.63
60.63
Cotton
550 lbs.
3/15-7/31
57
0
0
Irrig.
57
31.62
0.00
1,917.27
0.00
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Waste Utilization Table
VPar 1
Nitrogen
Comm.
Res.
Manure
Liquid
Solid
Liquid
Solid
PA
Fert.
(Ibs/A)
PA
ManureA
Manure
Manure
Manure
Nutrient
Nutrient
Nutrient
pplied
Applied
Applied
Applied
Reqd
Applied
Applied
(acre)
(acre)
(Field)
(Field)
(lbs/A)
(lbs/A)
(Ibs/A)
Source
Total
Use.
r
Applic.
Applic.
1000
Tract
Field
ID
Soil Series
Acres
Acres
Crop
RYE '
Period
N
N
N
Method
N
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
7,204.01^
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
2,113.05
tg'
Balance, 1000 gallons
-5,090.97
Total Applied, tons
>x
0.00
Total Produced, tons
., . ,; " :°
0.00,
Balance, tons
0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column, — symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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Waste Utilization Table
Year 2
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(Ibs/A)
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Res.
(Ibs/A)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
9037
1
S75
Exum
8.84
8.00
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
10
5.55
0.00
44.38
0.00
9037
1
S75
Exum
8.84
8.00
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
4/1-9/15
192
0
25
Irrig.
167
92.65
0.00
741.19
0.00
9037
2
S75
Exum
5.14
4.50
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
10
5.55
0.00
24.97
0.00
9037
2
S75
Exum
5.14
4.50
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
4/1-9/15
192
0
25
Irrig.
167
92.65
0.00
416.92
0.00
9037
3
S75
Exum
4.81
4.40
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
10
5.55
0.00
24.41
0.00
9037
3
S75
Exum
4.81
4.40
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
4/1-9/15
192
0
25
Irrig.
167
92.65
0.00
407.65
0.00
9037
4
S75
Lenoir
2.30
2.10
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
10
5.55
0.00
11.65
0.00
9037
4
S75
Lenoir
2.30
2.10
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
38 bu.
4/1-9/15
146
0
25
Irrig.
121
67.13
0.00
140.97
0.00
9037
5
S75
Bladen
6.20
5.40
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irrig.
10
5.55
0-001
29.96
0.00
9037
S75
Bladen
6.20
5.40
Soybeans. Manured. Full Season
38 bu.
4/1-9/15
147
0
25
Irrie.
122
67.68
0.00
365.49
0.00
9037
6
S75
Exum
1 1.68
10.00
Small Grain Cover
N/A
9/1-3/31
25
0
0
Irris.
10
5.55
0.00
55.48
0.00
9037
6
S75
Exum
11.68
10.00
Soybeans, Manured, Full Season
50 bu.
4/1-9/15
192
0
25
Irrig.
167
92.65
0.00
926.48
0.00
9771
7368
S75
Pactolus
67.63
60.63
Annual Ryegrass - Pasture
2.0 Tons
8/15-5/15
72
0
0
Irrig.
72
39.94
0.00
2,421.81
0.00
9771
7368
S75
Pactolus
67.63
60.63
Cotton
5501bs.
3/15-7/31
57
0
0
Irrig.
57
31.62
0.00
1,917.27
0.00
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
7,528.62
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
2,113.05
Balance, 1000 gallons
-5,415.57
Total Applied tons
:`
0.00
Total Produced, tons
.:
0.00
Balance tons
0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased,, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies
with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation systern, you must apply at a rate that will not result in
runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to
receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application
event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(inches/hour)
Application Amount
(inches)
9037
1
Exum
0.35
1.0
9037
2
Exum
0.35
1.0
9037
3
Exum
0.35
1.0
9037
4
Lenoir
0.35
1.0
9037
5
Bladen
0,35
1.0
9037
6
Exum
0,35
1.0
9771
7368
Pactolus
0.75
1.0
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.

The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage
capacity, this indicates thatthe plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated.
If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volurne of accumulated waste exceeds the design
storage volume of the,structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval
in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity.
Available Waste Storage Ca acit
Source Name
I Swine Wean -Finish Lagoon Liquid
Design Storage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
9/1
180
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Days)
1
1
149
1
2
180
1
3
180
1
4
180
b 1
5
180
1
6
180
1
7
180
1
8
149
1
9
135
1
10
180
1
11
180
1
12
180
2
1
149
2
2
137
2
3
180
2
4
180
2
5
180
2
6
180
2
7
180
2
8
180
2
9
150
2
10
180
2
11
180
2
12
180
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface
water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer
either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to
properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to
properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an
agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the. use of the land for waste application. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an
update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application,
receiving crop type, or available land.
3. U Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste
will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or. grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone
to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration
rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied -on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit
growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be
considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not
be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995,
shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner..
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and
public right-of-ways.
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15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be
applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas
shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
ti "accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected
on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when
these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years... Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five
(5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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USDA United States
DepartAgricum'etof Pitt County, North Carolina
Farm 9137
Tract 10729
2019 Program Year
CLU
Acres
I HEL
Crop
1
9.78
NHEL
2
7.64
NHEL
3
6.74
NHEL
4
8.62
NHEL
Noncropland
Page Cropland Total: 24.16 acres
Map Created March 21, 2019
Base Image Layer flown in 2018
Common Land Unit
Cropland
Non -Cropland
Tract Boundary
Wetland Determination Identifiers
® Restricted Use
0 Limited Restrictions
El Exempt from Conservation
Compliance Provisions
- - - - - - - -_ _. Y. ""''-p uu- nut iopneseiu a legal survey or renect actual ownership; rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer and/or the NAIP imagery. The producer
accepts the data 'as is' and assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data outside FSA Programs.
Wetland identifiers do not represent the size, shape, or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination (CPA-026 and attached maps) for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS.

USDA United States
Depart— rmeetof
AgicuPitt County, North Carolina
Farm 9849
Tract 9037
2019 Program Year
CLU
Acres
I HEL
Crop
1
8.84
NHEL
2
5.14
NHEL
3
4.81
NHEL
4
2.3
NHEL
5
6.2
NHEL
6
111.68
NHEL
Page Cropland Total: 38.97 acres
Map Created March 21, 2019
Base Image Layer flown in 2018
Common Land Unit
Cropland
Tract Boundary
Wetland Determination Identifiers
• Restricted Use
V Limited Restrictions
n Exempt from Conservation
Compliance Provisions
---- -- - — •-• • _. � • — —.. ....q. ,1n, -ap uu— ijut iupiesem a iegai surveyor reflect actual ownership; rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer and/or the NAIP imagery. The producer
accepts the data 'as is' and assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data outside FSA Programs.
Wetland identifiers do not represent the size, shape, or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination (CPA-026 and attached maps) for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
Division of Water Resources (DWR) 252 _q LjU —ULj
Emergency Management System (EMS) �,� 2 —�U — LASS
Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 2-52 — (402—
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
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:
1) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
2) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
3) Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
4) Call a pumping contractor.
5) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
b. Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
1) Immediately stop waste application.
2) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
3) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
4) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
5) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
1) Stop recycle pump.
2) Stop irrigation pump.
3) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
4) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
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d. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
1) Stop recycle pump.
2) Stop irrigation pump.
3) Make sure no siphon occurs.
4) Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
5) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
e. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks- possible action:
1) Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in
a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
2) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes
and compact with a clay type soil.
3) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as
soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWR regional office, phone number: 252--
q4(�-{�J . After hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-0368. Your phone call should
include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2
above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the
spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under
taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS, phone number: Z-SZ—
C�� Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
c. Contact the following for advice/technical assistance:
1) Cooperative Extension, phone number: 2.,52--�2_1 'IIUP
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2) local SWCD office, phone number: ' `Z— 2 - ]Lf (p
3) local NRCS office, phone number: L5 L-q --1- . gcj
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem
to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors Name: 10 n Il%ic.1� �
b. Contractors Address: ZIY�Ci'1 U�� V�k- 2 5S-O
C. Contractors Phone:Y4 Q3
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer,
etc.)
a. Name: 'W
b. Phone: 252-99U— Yi A
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWR and technical assistance agencies to rectify
ti the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems
with release of wastes from happening again.
R
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site S eciflc Practices
Farmstead Swine production O Vegetative or wooded buffers
50 Recommended best management practices
® Good judgment and common sense
Animal body Dirty manure -covered O Dry floors
surfaces animals
Ploor surtaces
Wet manure -covered floors
0
Slotted floors
®
Waterers located over slotted floors
51
Feeders at high end of solid floors -
f7
Scrape manure buildup from floors
O
Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection
• Urine
®
Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
pits
• Partial microbial
or scrape
decomposition
O
Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust
• Volatile gases
Q
Fan maintenance
fans
• Dust
51
Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
• Dust
©
Washdown between groups of animals
O
Feed additives
O
Feeder covers
O
Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks
Agitation of recycled lagoon
O
Flush tank covers
liquid while tanks are filling
O
Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during wastewater
O
Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
AMOC - November 1 1. 1996. DaL-e I

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Cause
BMPs to Minimize Odor Site SpeciSc Practices
Pit recharge points •
Agitation of recycled lagoon
Q
Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
liquid while pits are filling
anti -siphon vents
Lift stations •
Agitation during sump tank
0
Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain •
Agitation during wastewater
O
Box covers
collection or junction
conveyance
boxes
End of drainpipes •
Agitation during wastewater
0
Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
at lagoon
conveyance
lagoon liquid level _
Lagoon surfaces •
Volatile gas emissions
®
Proper lagoon liquid capacity
•
Biological mixing
®
Correct lagoon startup procedures
•
Agitation
Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
®
Minimum agitation when pumping
O
Mechanical aeration
O
Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler •
High pressure agitation
®
Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles •
Wind drift
71
Minimum recommended operating pressure
71
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
O
Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or •
Partial microbial
O
Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface
decomposition
0
Tank covers
•
Mixing while filling
O
Basin surface mats of solids
•
Agitation when emptying
O
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 O Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level
decomposition O Remove settled solids regularly
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry, or
• Agitation when spreading
O
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader
outlets
• Volatile gas emissions
0
Wash residual manure from spreader after use
O
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
• Volatile gas emissions while
0
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry, or sludge on
drying
®
Soil incorporation within 48 hours -
field surfaces
®
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
O
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
• Carcass decomposition
®
Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
• Carcass decomposition
O
Complete covering of carcasses in burial
pits
®
pits
Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators
• Incomplete combustion
O
Secondary stack burners
Standing water
• Improper drainage
®
Grade and landscape such that water drains away
around facilities
. Microbial decomposition of
from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access ® Farm access road maintenance
public roads from roads
farm access
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 3

Additional Information:
Swine Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
Environmental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO 107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 4
Available From:
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—Swine Extension
N.C. Pork Producers Assoc.
NCSU Agricultural Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Cont-rol Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush gutters Accumulation of solids N 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 to 8 inches
over more than 30 percent of surface
Excessive vegetative Decaying vegetation 0 Maintain vegetative control along banks of
growth 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)
AMIC - 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 © Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues 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)
Q Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed
Animal holding areas Accumulations of animal O Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal
® Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e., inspect for and remove or break up
accumulated solids as needed)
Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal C1 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g.,
systems wastes 7- to 10-day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded for
land application or disposal
O Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
O 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

Version—NovemberH, 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
a Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 306 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.
aLandfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
® Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
aAny method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's\value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system pen -nit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
i ature o T hnical Specialist Date

OPERATION & MAIN'I'.' NTANCE PLAIN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet.periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermud harass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, it needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the- laPr 4 ,P.I ant and surrounding areas.
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trews 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=To
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface --look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment —look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability —slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result.of wave action
S. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalks, 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 sidewa 1, 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 renewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps --check; for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
realac--men t.
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, it 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 ail surfac--
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
:j

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just .'prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
?. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taring care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the Iagoon 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.
�. When possible, begin loading new lagoons. in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least. two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
PH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading: -
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon,. the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained.
�_ and recharged each day, also work well. - " -

Practice water conservation —minimize leakingbuilding g
spillage from watere
re and
s, bwater usaroken 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 lever (Figure 2-1).
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
gate 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 or the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as Possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials, Iong-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge. from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:

proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irriganon onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with di -a -line 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 remowd from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
Um liquid. Because of Ls -it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus .
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, .it
should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.

Surface INcter Oiversicn Terrace
Around Cuter Perimeter or Lagoon
Maximum Liquid Level
A
� m
0
ca
Minimum liquid Level
/ Lagoon Level Nlcr, rs
Lcgccn Liner
— — — — — — — — — —
fr=ebccrd = 1 fcot mirimum I
1'
/ 25-Yecr. 24-rcur Stcrm Stcrcge
7
r
iemocrcry Liquid Stcrcge
Permcnent Liquid Treatment
Sludge Accumulcricn
12 to 15 Yecr--
Fig. 2-1. Schematic of an anaerobic waste treatment lagoon (not' that this drawing is
not to scale).

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 maintairf the dam.
Excess surface water flowing into the Imon.
Liner integrity ---protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level bellow 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 quic:dy cause a large discharge
of wastewater and possible dam failure.

THIS DESIGN IS FOR A SINGLE STAE LAGOON
N
CLIENTS NAME
COUNTY
TODAYS DATE
DISTANCE TO NEAREST NONFARM RESIDENCE =>
NUMBER OF PIGS WEANLING TO FEEDER
NUMBER OF PIGS FEEDER TO FINISH =======>
NUMBER OF SOWS FARROW TO WEANLING
NUMBER OF SOWS FARROW TO FEEDER
NUMBER OF SOWS FARROW TO FINISH
DEGREE OF ODOR CONTROL
(minimum 1.0 cu. ft. per lb SSLW)
(maximum 3.0 cu. ft. per lb SSLW)
NUMBER OF YEARS OF SLUDGE ACCUMULATION >
WILL HICKMAN # 2 (JONES)
PITT COUNTY N.C.
JANUARY 25, 1995
1000 FEET
0
0
0
600
0
1.0
TOP LENGTH AT NORMAL WATER LEVEL
TOP WIDTH AT NORMAL WATER LEVEL
NORMAL WATER LEVEL ELEVATION ==========>
SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE ELEVATION =__>
LAGOON BOTTOM ELEVATION
Depth of Permanent Water 8.9
(minimum depth without sludge = 6 feet)
(minimum depth with sludge = 8 feet)
SIDE SLOPES
Permanent Volume Required 488592.0
Permanent Volume Provided 488685.8
ADDITIONAL DRAINAGE AREA IN SQUARE FEET>
(i.e. pumpout pond & other outside area)
LENGTH OF PUMPING CYCLE
GALLONS OF FRESH WATER ADDED DAILY
EXCESS RAINFALL ABOVE EVAPORATION
25YR/24HR STORM RAINFALL
FREEBOARD
ESTIMATED TOP OF DAM ELEVATION
Temporary Storage Volume 204019.7
Top of Dam Elevation =
Inside Dimensions of Lagoon at
Length = 335.0 feet Width =
Begin Pumping Elevation =
Stop Pumping Elevation =
Volume To Be Pumped =
7.0
YEARS
311.0
FEETzc,1�.=.`Z4D
219.0
FEET
44.5
FEET
44.0
FEET
35.6
FEET
f eet
3.0:1
cubic feet
cubic feet
0 SQUARE ,FEET
180 DAYS
0 GALLONS
11.8 INCHES
7.0 INCHES-
1.0 FEET
48.5 FEET
cubic feet
4 8. 5 -f eet
Top of Dam
243.0 feet
46.8 feet
44.5 feet
156533.4 cubic
feet
a'
gl�64-

1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0
head
weanling
to feeder
x 30 lbs. =
0
lbs
0
head
feeder
to
finishing
x 135 lbs. =
0
lbs
�-- 0
sows
farrow
to
weanling
x 433 lbs. =
0
lbs
600
sows
farrow
to
feeder x
522 lbs. =
313200
lbs
0
sows
farrow
to
finish x
1417 lbs. =
0
lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 313200 lbs
2. SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Sludge accumulates at the rate of 0.080 cu. ft. per year
per pound of STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT in swine.
Years of sludge accumulation in design? 7.0
Sludge Volume =
175392.0 cubic feet
3. REQUIRED LIQUID VOLUME OF LAGOON
Design for 1.0 cu. ft. per pound SSLW
Total Volume = (SSLW * Design factor) + Sludge Volume
Total Volume = 488592.0 cubic feet
4. NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVEL
Maintain normal lagoon liquid level at elevation 44.5 feet
Construct lagoon bottom elevation 35.6 feet
Lagoon size for normal lagoon liquid volume using prismodial formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 8.9
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH *WIDTH =
311.0 219.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
Lb * Wb =
257.6 165.6
68109.0 (AREA OF TOP)
,4, \4-10 1-�Cs
42658.6 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
(Lm * Wm)
284.3 192.3 54670.9 (AREA OF MIDSECTION)
CU. YD. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
68109.0 218683.6 42658.6 1.483
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVE 488685.8 CU. FT.
VOLUME NEEDED = 488592.0 CU. FT.
THE SURFACE DIMENSIONS OF THE LAGOON AT NORMAL LIQUID LEVEL
ARE 311.0 FEET LONG BY 219.0 FEET WIDE

5. DIKE
Place spoil as a continuous dike to elevation
�- 6. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
335.0 243.0 81405 square feet
Additional Drainage Area
48.5 feet.
0 square feet
TOTAL DA 81405 square feet
Pumping cycle to be 180 days.
6A. Volume of waste produced
Volume = 313200 SSLW * 0.0101481 gallon/lb. SSLW/day
in the pumping cycle / 7.48 gallons per cu. ft.
Volume = 76485.2 cubic feet
6B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or
volume fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that
recycle the lagoon water are accounted for in 6A.
Volume = 0 gallons/day * 180 days in the pumping
cycle divided by 7.48 gallons per cu. ft.
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
6C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest
amount.
Excess rainfall (difference) = 11.8 inches
Volume = 11.8 inches * DA J 12 inches per foot
Volume = 80048.3 cubic feet
6D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 47486.3 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
6A. 76485.2 cubic feet
6B. 0.0 cubic feet
6C. 80048.3 cubic feet
6D. 47486.3 cubic feet
TOTAL TEMPORARY STORAGE 204019.7 cubic feet

7. DEPTH OF STORAGE REQUIRED (ABOVE NORMAL LIQUID ELEVATION OF LAGOON)
Depth required = Volume
of temporary storage divided by surface
area of lagoon.
Depth required =
204020 cu.ft. / 68109 sq. ft.
Depth required =
3.0 feet
Normal lagoon liquid elevation = 44.5 feet
Depth required
= 3.0 feet
Freeboard
= 1.0 feet
Top of Dam
= 48.5 feet
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE DAM AT ELEVATION 48.5
ARE 335.0
FEET BY 243.0 FEET
8. SET BEGIN PUMPING ELEVATION
PUMPED STORAGE VOLUME
6A.
76485.2 cubic feet
6B.
0.0 cubic feet
6C.
80048.3 cubic feet
TOTAL PUMPED VOLUME =
156533.4 cubic feet
Depth required = Volume
of pumped storage divided by surface
area of lagoon
at normal water level.
Depth required =
156533.4 cu.ft. / 68109.0 sq. ft.
Depth required =
2.3 feet
DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: DATE: