780037_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 aft information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 78-0037 Certificate Of Coverage Number:
2. Facility Name: Lola SeahL% Rouse 41
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Lola Scalc� Rouse
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 7638 Tobacco Rd
City: Orrum State: NC
Telephone Number: 910-628-8004 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: Pig Tale Ln
City: Orrurn State:
6. County where Facility is located: Robeson
7. Farm Managers Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): David W. Rouse
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Swine - Feeder to Finish
Oueration T% ves;
Swine
Cattle
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Gilts
Other
Other
NC
David W Rouse
910-740-3546 Ext.
MuMhy-Brown LLC
Phone No.: 910-740-354
Allowable Count
3,520
AWS780037
Zip: 28369
Zip: 28369
OIC #: 1001319
Dry Poultry
Other Types
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Pullers
Sheep- Sheep
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Turkey Pullet
Wet Poultn
Non Laying Pullet
Layers
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13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make 0 necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Estimated
Liner Type
Estimated
Design Freeboard
Structure
Date
(Clay, Synthetic,
Capacity
Surface Area
"Redline"
Name
Built
Unknown)
(Cubic Feet)
(Square Feet)
(inches)
1 —
�') 14
(2A
i 0'�
Now'00
19.00
—EA15CCM
82,964.0
1494*
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:
DHe —mOstrecent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist. containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAV�FMP 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]
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I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name:"/CA— Title: I el-_
Ab
Signaturw Date:
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
THE COWLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
. NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Lola Sealey Rouse
Lola Sealey Rouse #1
7638 Tobacco Rd
Orrum, NC 28369
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 hi i t)s:Hdeg.nc.f!ov/abouVdivisions/water-resources/Water-qualit� -rep-ional-oklerations/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 vour continued coveraLe un(ler the State Non-Disch@W General Permits. �ou must submit an qpplication fo
2ennit coverage to the Division. Enclosed �ou will find a "Reauest for Certificate of Coverai,,e Facilio, Currentl% Covered b"
Expiring State Non-Dischar _ed and returned bv April 3, 2019.
Ze General Permit." The application form must be coMpleted, sign
Please note that you must include one (1i copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (C4VW--M1P1 with the
completed and sioned application form. A list of items included in the CAWNW can be found on oage 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 919-707-9 100.
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Fa� ettevill Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Robeson County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG S&tion Central Files - AWS780037
Mumhy-Brown LLC
North Carolina Depenrneat of Environmental Quality I DhWma of Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury SL I Mg Mail SaMDe Center I Raleigh, fftf* Cat-Yoms 274999-14696
91.9.707BODO

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)
1
19.00
LAWON 1
82,764.00
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 CAWNT must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), sh.,ned b% the owner and a certified technical specialist containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f, The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
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]

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Producar
Fami i-N";
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TY *3
Applica,Jcn Methoe;
land applied at a specified rate to prevent
The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the -_onn! mercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
Waste Isto :)e apoc-r. Th:s utiiization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be a! -Oa3h aPPlication cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly
-its :;an be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be
amenting your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
d . on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
miore nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
in',Oorltant as they diffe
capa.&'Jes, arid ion rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
­' c�;Ofng capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land aroding at grepyo-.- tl­,.?;, �z , -
L pc�,­ acre per year. With special pre -cautions, waste may
1 9
be applied,`o land er,_s,:"(�na ot 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, whe'- '- is r�:­ -:*,;'w`ien the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
-e - 31 uhich is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
be Cc' ' 5; l,-e 'o avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
t-le 'U J,:!­13 for crop production and to reduce the potential for
POIiLl't'c-, this Waste s��Iould 'De a �.n!;'Zd to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more
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than 30 days prior to o�anti-np. 'r.�ectl:nc; the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odcr problem s. This 's based on waste application through irrigation for this is
apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
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for this type of facility, Acreac 4he animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
. e 'erjuirements should be based on the waste analysis report
from your waste managemer: fi:-'-'!:ty- Attached you will find information on proper sampling
­'� 1'
techniques, preparat:on, and of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if Garried requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted the Management Commission.
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YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
6688 tons
NiTROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2_1 -Z
8096 PAN/year
big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
manner.
waste application based on the crop to be grown,
CROP
YIELD
LBS AW
COMM
ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
CODE
NIACRE
N/ACRE
USED TIME
C
138
131.1
0
?.46J 1H.195i FEB15-JUN
W
60
125,4.
0.
2.45J SEP-APR
10
SB
35
136.85
0
2.451 335.283;4ik-SEP 15-
io
C
138
131.1
0
1.29� 169. . 11-1
91 FEB15-JUN
10
W
60
125.4
0-
1.291 161166 SEP-APR__
SB
35
136,85-
0
,APR-SEP 15
C
138
131.1
0
_­ I- __ -
2811 368 391'FEB15-JUN
W
60
125.4
0
2.81 352.374 SEP-APR
3
SB
35
136.85'
0
2.81 384.549!APR-SEP 1_5
BH
6.5
299
0
4.22 1261.78: MAR-SEP
SG
1
50
0 ---
2
4.22 21-1 SEP-MAY_
BH
6.5
299
_50'
0
.3 5 '1300.651 MAR-SEP
SG
... .
0;
__
5
4.35 217.51 SEP-MAY
7a
7.:.-
BH
6.5
299
. _
y
__­ - __ -
4.35 1300.651 MAR-SEP
7958
SG
1
50
0'
4.35 2_17_5'1__§E_P ­MA,�_
BH
6.5
299
0
3.79 1133.21, M_ "R-EP
SG
1
50
0
3.79 189.5, SEP-MAY
C
138
131.1
0
3.32 435.252 FEB15-JUN
w
60
125.4
0
3.32 416.3
7958
SB
35
136.85'
0
3.32 454.342!APR-SEP 15
7 0
8
C
138
131.1
0
2.81 FEB15-JUN
-
W
60
-
125.4
0
_368.39V
2.81 352.374' SEP-APR
8B
35
136.85
0
2.81 384.549,'APR-SEP 15
C
138
131.1
0'
275 360,5251 FEB15-JUN
w
60
125.4
0
2 7 344.
- 85' SEP-APR
1
S B
35
136.85
0
2.7 . - 15
- 376.338_�'A_ P R -SEP
TOTALS: 8866.49
(i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow
P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginnirip in 199F COaSt21 Zone Management Act will require farmers in
management plan that addresses all
nutrients.
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LONG TERM LEASE
adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
o Acres Leased
(i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
acreage in field due to overseeding,
equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above:
CROP
UNITS
LBS N/UNIT
C ' -
BUSHELS
1.25
BH
TONS
50
C
AC
50
SB
BUSHELS
- --
4
W
BUSHELS
2.4
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z i. Z:
C. -,� --a C
to in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
.. � are considered to be the usable acres excluding
-,g -'itc.hes. odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter
�-4,,Is due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in
v I Ce, more 'than the acres shown in the tables.
-01 �-
r-,-!s'L contain provisions for periodic land application of
dge wili be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce apprc),i; �:' �
JOUnds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sIL:dge ichat Ml n e a c2�1 3-, a oeriodic basis. This figure is PAN when
b--,adc,�.stirci tl�te aw2r�D that additional acres of land, as well special
�,L-u rer-iove thi's sludge.
for the utilization of waste water.
rot e, ceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of
:7 -ccurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture
,,v&.er dl,oplet size, and organic solids. The application
water holding capacity of the soil at the time of
nilrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the
-'?y�-5 of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
—3xiery 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being
-e -:)e
within 1.58 feet of the top of the dike.
I-F sui�ace irr��gatioll :& �and application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
1-rodUcer and irrigati— desic�---sie e;-isure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
ard 2. r-ailure to apply the recommended rates and
,aclles may make this plan invalid.
establishing application rates and amounts
APPLICATION APPLICATION
CROP RATE (in/hr) AMT (inches)
w 0.50 *1
SG 0.50
SB 0.50
C i 0.50
4-
:7958 3,4, 5, j BH 1
0.50
allowed for the soil assuming the amount of
nitroaen allowed for fi-Irs c-op is -ot over applied. In many situations, the application
;Z' - 7
')-3CSUse tihe nitrogen limitation. The maximum
under optimum soil conditions.
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4/4/02 developed by Ed Holland. Producer
sojoeans and apply no more than 30 lb/N/acre. This
nitrogen rate on the following corn crop.
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of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
rd:schar e during operation or land application. Any
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-�ace water is prohibited. Illegal discharges are subject
Per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
the design folder that the producer either
to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
-��p-37!y disloose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
-who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
E 'ic2tion for the life expectancy of the production
-.DpJ
of. the facility to secure an update of the Waste
operation, increase in the number of animals,
riot exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
historical data, climate conditions, and
that restrict the rate of application for
zf. i-�l oimai wasTe m�� oe r��:anj Mat has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alte—,Fiive if an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no
ear and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff
be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM. (See
Standa�,d 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
A'2ste or disking after waste application. Waste
--inger of drift from the irrigation field.
subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
aj,olied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
was's -nav b- bro�,,.,- -,�-Zl- does not occur during a season prone to
ir Ncr.,h Carolina" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
waters and in a method which does not cause drift
Q r-, ding should occur in order to control conditions
0
I
uniformity of application.
saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
`-�vek
growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
E --,;culd inhibit growth.
in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
--.Uient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
n ck- of a crop on bare soil.
11, i or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
the crto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and that an irrioation ditch or canal. Animal waste
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,A after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
.- 100feettowells.
200 feet of dwellings other than those
14. reach other property and public right - of ways.
vvaste s,-,�'
surtace waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
-nai vvaste may be applied to prior converted croplands
!a., -id application site by a "technical specialist".
Le
grassed wat rways that discharge directly into water
I-iomic rates and the application causes no runoff or
washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
3' waste management system.
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getation will be established on all disturbed areas
e --..r!s, etc.). 114 needed, sDecial vecietation qhnll him
pprc,vided f,.,- -these .:-.k1 fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation.
VeigE,�'atici-1 -,,,ch as -��rz2 ot."ierwoody species, etc. are limited to areas where
L
s:hould be, kept mowed and accessible, Lagoon berms
eguiariyfor evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
a suspended or terminated, the owner is
a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
erosion.
reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
A regular maintenance checklist should be
includes vegetables and other crops for
waste is used on crops for direct human
as a pre -emergence with no other applications of
lied to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
I:f all Waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
;-etwe
can the inarkers. A marker will be required to mark
�.)rage ponds.
and soil shall be tested at least
S Of UtiliZ2
-c'-s are :applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate-
::,r�-)er ievels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop si�93 si�.all 'k--e C;.@�S approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optirnum :;roo
. I ned, Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Po :It-v dr: �:,ppiication records shall be maintained for three (3)
vi L
a'll other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
manner that meets North Carolina Department of
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the specifications and the operation and
animal waste utilization plan for the farm
i�.,:,i.�an&�on to the existing design capacity of the waste
j- -is'-;-uction of new facilities will require a new utilization
F"' -iittred to DLEM before the new animals are stocked.
­_'ve acces to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
-----,;bad i1i this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
H- IrIg time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
waste will be applied on the land
at rates that no runoff occurs.
DATE.- _7701 2 Y'
please print
DATE:
Barwick
Circle
28328
DATE:
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead 0 Swine production 19, Vegetative or wooded buffers;
R Recommended best management practices;
(3 Good judgment and common sense
Animal body awhaces a Dirty manure -covered animals 13 Dry floors
Floor surfaces 0 Wet manure -covered floors
pits 0 Urine;
0 Partial microbial decomposition
Ventilation exhaust fans e Volatile gases;
Dust
14 Slotted floors;
a Waterers located over slotted floors;
13 Feeders at high end of solid floors;
13 Scrape manure buildup from floors;
(3 Underfloor ventilation for drying
M—Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
or scrape;
0 Underfloor ventilation
97 Fan maintenance;
C1 Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust M Washdown between groups of animals;
0 Feed additives;
13 Feeder covers;
13 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks a Agitation of recycled ialio-0-n— _0F1ush —tank cove—rs;
liquid while tanks are filling 0 Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys 6 Agitation during wastewater 13 Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit recharge points 0 Agitation of recycled lagoon (3 Extend recharge lines to near bottorn of pits
liquid while pits are filling
r� with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations 0 Agitation during sump tank- 0 Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection a Agitation during wastewater 0 Box covers
orjunction boxes conveyance
AM04- ) November H, 1996, Page 3

Source Cause BMPs to hfiia7m__i_zeOdor Site Specific Practices
End of drainpipes at 0 Agitation during wastewater Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces * Volatile gas emissions;
a Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
0 Biological mixing; M"Correct lagoon startup procedures;
a Agitation 0 Minimtun surface area-lo-volume ratio;
13 Minimum agitation when.pumping;
0 Mechanical aeration;
"roven biological additives
irrigation sprinkler * High pressure agi d;
nozzles 0 Wind drift GY"Miinimum recommended operating pressure;
13"' �ump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
9"'Pump from second -stage a oon
Storage tank or basin 0 Partial microbial decom
POSIti0n; 0 Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface 0 Mixing while filling; 0 Tank covers;
0 Agitation when emptying
Settling basin surface 0 Partial microbial -decomposition;
0 Mixing while filling;
0 Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry or sludge e Agitat Dn when -spreading;
spreader outlets 0 Volatile gas emissions
Uncovered manure, Volatile -gas emissions -while
slurry or sludge on field drying
surfaces
13 Basin surface mats of solids;
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
0 Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
level;
0 Remove settled solids regularly
13 Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
C] Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
CI Soil injection of slurry/sludges
0 Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
CI Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition - "Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal 0 Carcass decomposition
pits
Incinerators 9 Incomplete combustion
0 Complete covering of carcasses in burial -pits;
13 Proper location/construction of disposal pits
0 Secondary stack bumers
AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 4

W,
Source
water around
90-m�inimize ad...
facilities .11riade and landscape such that water drains
0 Microbial decomposition of away, from rar-mr.
jue Specific Practices
Organic matter
manure tracked onto rOOr1Y maintained access r�oads
public roads from farm Farm access road—maint=an—ce----------------_
access
Additional Information :
Swine Manure —Management
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: pit Rec4arge - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management. Underiloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-89
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; EBAE 103-g3
Calibration Of Maniure 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.- OdorsandFlies; PRO 107, 1995 Conference proceedings
Available From .-
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - 13AE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Pork Producers Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida COOPeralive Extension
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Insect Control Checklist for Anitnal Operations
Cause
HwJ1 Glificis Illish system is designed and Operated
suffilciently to irejunve accull,"jule(i 5(jlitjs
Ifers as designed.
W-11("I"1110ve bridging Of acclulliflafed solids at
1 411;4)(Ilks illial his discharge
I listed soli(Is
s, selfling hasi s and )its wilere
Pest breeding is apparent to Inininlize file
crtisting Of solids to a (lepli, Of ItO 1110re than 6 -
I ilkcl
VCEL;1allvC le's Over 1110re flian 30V. of slil-face.
Decaying vegCfatioll
In Vegetative Control
I
lagoolisand Other inlifolififfill(!Ills I() prevellt
accll'llt'1a1'()ll of decaYilig vegetative flialicl
al0r1g, Waters elige Oil illillollildnivill'. pel
FCC-, I CA %
I. -co I SIM
Dry SYS(Cl
Its
lksig", Operale and filainfain feed
bunkers ajj(l Irt),,glis) A) 11injIllize
celimillatioll Of (Iec;tyiilg Wastage.
111) sl)ill;lgc 011 a "ll"Ic basis (e.g., 7 - I()
(lily interval (1111-ing silliffiler; I
I , -5-30 (I;jy illIcIvill
furing xvililer).
Accillmdalim
rdlice 1110i5l;lre accl-J111111i'lil", It'777--
ammicl illioll wflh;n and
areas by inslit, ficed stolage
'jig draillageaWay Jj4)Ijj Sit,
ill)(11or P170viding adetIllate Cj)jjjailjlllcl,I (C
coveredbill fior brewcr% graill ;1,141 sitt, ilar 11,1"11
illoisture grall) products).
n Illsilec, for and relll()ve Or bjeA fill
.vt1lillijilled
sOlids if' filler strips arnmul fec(I Sj()jjl1,.c ;Is
fleedell.
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Avcas­
SYSICIIIS nlife
Accun-l"IntionS.Dfallitual -WaSICS
and feed wastage
ACCllll)Ilfd-I`ioi—'.r
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Wastes ri
1-1
rj 'Afro, IIISC.I.
' low arms that tup njoisjur,
fences and o1ber along
locations where ivaste
accumulates and disturbance by all,luals is
minimal.
Maintain fence rows and fill,.l. �trjps around
animal flolding areas to mininlize
accllm"latiOns of wastes (i.e., inspect or and
remove or break tip accumIllafed solids as
needed).
Remove spinag, on a 1`0111itle basis (e.g., 7
day inj
Irval during summer; 15-30 (lay interval
(hiring Winter) wilere Inallure!"(Wed for land
aPillicati011 or disposal.
Provide 1j)r adeq"'e drainage arOund nlau,n-,
stockpiles.
rl inspect for anti rcillove or break lip accljlnulaj(,,j
wastes in filter Strips ar"I'llil stockpiles all(,
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NI'NMFRS
D W 0 �O
ZN%CYM�NAGEIINVIIENT SYSTEM
I - _g-�
S'WCD_La_-
'RCS V,
This _Plan will be implemenzed in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
OveMowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your propen-y to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this dces not happen. Thiis plan should be posted in an accessible location for
"i-.v-. The following are some action items you should take.
all employees at dlie fac,;A .'
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--, oss-ble solutions are..
a. Add soil to beer-M to increase elevation of dam.
b. Purrm wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
C:. StCV',C-,] flows m the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a purnping' con' �
tractor.
e. Make iure no surface water is entering la,goon.
B: Runoff from waste zoplication field -actions include:
4 1
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields
where runoff occurred.
C. Leak -age from %he waste pipes and sprinklers- action include:
a. Stop recyclepump.
b. Sccp irrigation pump,
C. Close valves to elirrxinate further discharge.
d. Repair all leal,,s pr�ior to restArtin umv *
I g p . s.
D; Leakage from rlusn systerns, houses, solid separators -action include -
a. Stop recycle purnp.
b. Stop irrization purnp.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house. flush systems, or solid separators.
December 18,1996

e. Repair a" leaks '=-or to restartina pumps.
E: Leakage .
r" ta-v­� or sidewail of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
;,A9 -ccssibie action:
a.
19 z sm, all suml 0 or dirch away ftom the embankment to
put in a submers, catch all seepage,
Ible Pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing
hGiCS �M animals, trap or remove animals and fill
d compact with a clay type soil.
si
C. Have a X-Ofes "Onal -valuate the condition Of the side walls and lagoon
bottOn.-L as qQOn as possible.
2- Assess the
Of the spill and note any obvious damages
Did the wasze re�ach anv
. sur,47ace waters'?
b. Appzoxim, zz--v �,
1, ­V-V Much was released and for what �duration?
C. Any dannagg- 1-,
Aoted. such as employee injury, fish kills, or Property damage?
d. Did the spill jeave the Droperi�y?
e. Does the s�piij have zhe potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a ftl�.-Ure _rziin ev-.fit cause the spill to reach surface waters?
S. Are potzb7 %.
.e wa'er wells in danger,(either on or off of the property)?
h. How'ziuch reachled su��ca waters?
3: Contact appro-pe
c;es.
a. During normal business hoUrr call your DWQ (Division of Water QuaUty)
regiOrial Office. Phone"" After hours, emergency number: 0.,
Your phone ca:.' should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the detail
.1 s
of the incidert f�orn itern 2 above, the exact location of the fa i h ation or
ov�-rren', of che spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
direction of na c lity, t e loc
measures that lhave been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves propert"y or enters surface waters, ca.11 local EMS Phone number
C. Instruct !VjS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CPS, phone numbei local SWCD office phone number
and local NR(f S office for advice/tech'nical assistance phone number
4: If none of the above works call 9 11 or the Sheriff s Department and explain your
problem to them and ask tat person to contact the proper agencies for you.
z
5: Contact the co-turact.-or of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
d=age.
IV
a. Contractors Name;— -Fle;zi L"0J.
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors P110-11e: 91 V - 7'� 0 y
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6; Contact the te-ChniCz] speciallist -,vlho cenlifie-Cl the lagoon (,\'PCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.-;
a. Name: C"Ir.
7: Impla-Ment procedu,-.-s as advised by D%V I Q and technical assistance agencies to
re,,tif%- the damaM ana r 2qSeSS the Waste management plan to
keLIV le
probjems w4rh rele--ise of Wastes from happening again.

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Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
F1 71 death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
D_ —7-1 13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
0 [:1 Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by -the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a Size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional opinioniof 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 NPIDES 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 beidone in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
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Signature of Technical Specialist Date

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ROBESON Date:
08/19/94
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cubic feet
cubic feet
f eet
6. SUMIA:�_-'Y
180 days
7.0 inch6s
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300.0 feet
280.0 feet
54.4 feet
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689247 cu. ft.
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volume===========> 475200 cu. ft.
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freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
24 hr. rainfall==> 646904 cu. ft.
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elevation===========> 644259 cu. ft.
165047 cu. ft.
tc be pumped==========> 167930 cu. ft.
when required==> 1.8 feet
7. DESTGNED APPROVED BY:
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W-a�
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a Year-round priority, It is especially
IMPOrtant to manage levels so that you do not have p
wet periods. roblems during extended rainy and
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
"tendeC rainy sPells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. 71is means
that at the first signs Of Plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste manapment 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 mini mum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
�Vaiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage ca acity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods,
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following -
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or Common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not Practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankmenIt 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 irowth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be ed
the lagoon water. Such allow to enter
the waste. chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
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 -
I. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3- accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface --- look for-
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment ---look for:
I . settlement, cracking or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability ---'slumps or bulges
3. wet of damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts,
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam, If your lagoon has
any of these features, 'you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps --- check for proper operation of.
I . recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE; Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough So that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment f�ilure. 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 in$PW your diversion system for the following,
I , adcquatc vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be Corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or Immediately f011owing 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 pumpini). 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 rainfa 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 seep'
lagoon from the surrounding land. age into the
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 tQ erode lining or bank slopes.
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
liquid volume, This seeding should Occour at least two weeks prio 00
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lag n
addition of wastewater. r to the
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
lRgOOn will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily arc
OPtimum for treatment, Pit recharge systems, in which one or mor buildings are drai
and recharged each day, also work well. e ned

Practice Watef (-'Onseryadon---minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken Pipes and Washdown through
Proper maintenance and water conservation.
Minimize fw Wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
Management: will reduce the amou�t Of solids entering the lagoon
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the Permanent Storage le el nd
the full temporary storage level, v a
Placevisible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1).
Stan irrigating at the earliest Possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and so" moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
irrigate in the late summer/early fan to Provide maximum lagoon
storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level ShOuld never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
POint of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the Permanent Storage
level unless you are removing sludge,
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as faz 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 Cow 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:
P,ate 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.
Ugoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require More land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incorporate,
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate,
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement, Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3,
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains
intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be
removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient vaJue.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be us,ed to observe the wind direction and Other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors,

Possible Causm Of IA900n 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 t)lacement of a pipe
in the dam without Proper design and construction.
lagoon design befoje placing any pipes in dams.) (CO�sult an expert in
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
gullies to form in the dam. Once th to Overtop the dam, the Moving water will soon cause
is damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
Of wastewater and Possible dam failure,