780038_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 tire Permittee
1. Farm Number: 78-0038
2. Facility Name: Lola SealeN Rouse 4 3
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan):
4, Landowner's Mailing Address: 7638 Tobacco Rd
City: Orrum State:
Telephone Number: 910-628-8004 Ext. E-mail
5. Facility's Physical Address: 345 N Creek R
City: Orrum. State:
6. County where Facility is located: Robeson
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): David W. Rous
Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS78003
Lola Seale� Rouse
NC Zip: 28369
NC Zip: 28369
David W Rouse
910-628-5289 Ext.
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Phone No.: 910-740-354 OIC #: 1001319
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 - Feeder to Finish 2,940
Operation Types:
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Other Types
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Sheep- Sheep
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
WC1 POURD
Gilts
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers
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13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure Date (Clay, Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
I ou, 00 19.00
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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), signed b% the owner and a certified technical specialiEt, 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 WLJP
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 CAV80 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):
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Name:
Signature:
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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: 2019PermitRenewal*ncdenr.gov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
Virmor
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Lola Sealey Rouse
Lola Sealey Rouse # 3
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
athttps:Hdeq.nc.Zov/ab it/divisions/water-resources/water-qualiiN-re2ional-oi)erations/afo orby 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 Nour continued coverage under the State Non-DischaMe General Permits, vou must submit an aRplication
Permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed ,ou will find a "Reguest for Certificate of Cow -rage Facility Currendk- Covered by an
Ext)irinp- State Non-Dischann General Permit." The annlication form must be completed, sip_ncd and returned by April 3. 2019.
Please note that you must include one 11) coov of the Certified Animal Waste Mananement Plan ICAWMPI with the
completed and sianed aroplication form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on p@ge 2 of the nnewo
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
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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
1
19.00
S&SFARM
91,476.00
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 mosl recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by thg Qwner and a cortified technical si)ecialis , 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 CAWNT includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: 2019PermitRenewal*.ncdenr.gov

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer-
Morris Stephens
Name of Farm:
S & S Farms
Location:
P'0. Box 56
Orrum NC 28369
Phone:
910-608-3396
Type of Operation:
Feed -Finish
Number of Animal:
2940
Storage Structure:
Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application:
Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available
N (PAN) produced/year:
41 ie Q. �?
County: Robeson
5586 ton/year
6762 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
Do not apply waste on saturated soils , when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant an3ly5iS made, which

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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 1 5A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
I
Field No.
-Soil Type
Crop
Yield/Ac
Lbs, N
Acres
Lbs N
Month to
Lbs. N
Code
unit
Used
Apply
Per Ac.
34598
1
NoA
CB -HAY 1
6.1
50
2.81
857
MAR-SEP
305
34598
2
NoA
6.1
50
2.67
814
MAR-SEP
305
34698
NoA
CB -HAY
6.1
50
3.13,
955
MAR-SEP
305
34598
—34598
4
NoA
CB -HAY
6,1
50
3.681
1122
MAR-SEP
305
T—
5
NoA
CB -HAY
6.1
50
2.80
854
MAR-SEP
305
34598
6
NoA
CB -HAY
6.1
50
1.21.
369
MAR-SEP
305
34598
7
NoA
CB -HAY
6.1
50
2.361
—720,
MAR-SEP
305
34598
8
NoA
CB -HAY
6.1
50
0.921
281
F MAR-SEP
305
34598
All
NoA
OS -HAY
I -T
5-0
19.%
9791
OCT-MAR
50
Total
19.58
6951
lbs.
Available Nitrogen
6762
lbs.
Surplus or
deficit
-189
lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner

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The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc. interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and /or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass, This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting, Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annual$ under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters strips along
ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to
equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 212 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 1058 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs, This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, Soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity

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Page 4
of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(in/hrl)
Applic.
Amount
34598
1
NoA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
34598
2
NoA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
34598
3
NoA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
34598
4
NoA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
34598
5
NoA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
34598
6
N
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
34598
7
NoA
C13-HAY
0.5
1.0
34598
8
NoA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
345-98
All
NoA
OS -HAY
0.5
1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days Of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. S
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amount of
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Page 6
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches Surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy 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 facility to
secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals, method Of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on Soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate Of application 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 that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,
the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season
prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the 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 or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
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. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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.
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 residenrial property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 he landowner.
14, Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they 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 vegtation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidences 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 illigal 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 vegetation 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 the botto.m elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
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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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: S & S Farms
Owner/Manager Agreement Morris Stephens
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm.The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Morris Stephens
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G, Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address: P.O. Box438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature:
Date:
Date:
Date: ±LIL012-

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Land owner:
Morris Stei-,hens
Facility Number: 78-38
Irrigation System
Designation:
X
Existing Irrigation System
—
X
New/Expanding
Wetted Diameter:
240
feet
Irrigation System
Spacing:
200
feet 83%
80%
USE
Hydrant Layout:
Multiple Hydrants
--X
Single Hydrant
Pull Lane
Number S acin
Pull
Lenoth
Location
Ext/Int
Start
Stop
1 Total
�A:cres
1 200
460
Middle
Ext 2.32
End
0.49
End
2 0
3
480
Int 2.20
0.47
281
200
4 �55
5
7
Int 2.66
047
3.13
5 200
0
Int 3.21
Ext 1 Q0
0.,47
0.98
68
a 200
7
420
Ext 0.96
0.25
.80
1. 1
200
8 200
380
280
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
BMIRS to Minii-1�0io-w-r
r) -,So
0
Solie bpecifnic practieftes
12' Ve�geve �Orwoo�&d buff-a-s; --------
0 Recommended best managcMelit Practices;
13 Good judgroen, anad co7m�mon =se
A�niznal �bodsurfa D in n ed�ma� floors
Dry�
a ver
f 1: 100
y ces C�Ored
loor surf
F 'Ices W anu =e
rs.
Slotted t
Waterers located over slotted floors;
13 Feeders at high end of solid floors;
13 Scrape manure buildup from floors;
-a n —ur e—c o 1-1 e _ct i on p —ij s 0 Underfloor ventilation for drying
Urine, (-jL--v .
& Partial microbial decomposition
- " -a —ure moval by flush. Pit recharge,
Or scrape;
Ventilation exhaust fans
0 Volatile gases;
0
Underfloor ventilation
M
Fan maintenance;
Indoor �surlaces
Dust
Cl,
Efficient air movement
13
Feeder covers;
0
Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
Flush tanks
Aggitation —ofre-cyci-4 i­ —
led lagoon
0
covers
Flush lank covers;
liquid while tanks are filling
0
Extend Fill lines to near bottom of tanks
Flush alleys
Agitation during wastewater
0
with
anti-cinh— .. Is
conveyance
Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation- ------------
Pit recharge points
0 Agitation or recycled lagoon
0
Extend recharge lines to near boitonj
liquid while pits are filling
of pits
With anti -siphon vents
Lift stations
0 Agitation during sump tank
0
Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection
orjunction boxes
e Agitation during wastewater
0
Box covers
conveyance
AM04- ) November 11, 1996, Page 3

Source Cause BMPs to MiniMize Udor
End of drdinpipes at 0 Agitation during wastewate d dischne point of pipes �undemeajh Site Sp Ic - ctices:
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces 0 Volatile gas emissions; d�5�]Poper i�agoon li-quid ca�pwjty;
a Biological mixing; 61""Comect lagoon startup procedures;
0 Agitation 0 Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
Cl Minimum agitation when.purnping;
0 Mechanical aeration;
"roven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler 0 High pressure agitation; 1 1 —Iff immi—eon- -d—ry-days with little or �no
nozzles 0 Wind drift r%1-4.. wind;
,.. mimum recommended operating pressure;
GV , Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
Mr --Pump from second-stagel4joon
�ii`Orage tin Or baiin�* Nniai mic Dbial decomposition; 0 Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface a Mixing while filling; 0 Tank covers;
0 Agitation when emptying 0 Basin surface mats of solids;
Settling basin surface
Manure, slurry or siudige'
spreader outlets
Uncovered manure,
slurry or sludge on field
surfaces
0 Partial microbial dew—mposition;
* Mixing while filling;
9 Agitation when emptying
0 A Fitation when 'spreading,
a Volatile gas emissions
Volatile gas emissions while
drying
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Extend drainpipe outicts underneath liquid
level;
0 Remove settled solids regularly
5—Soil —inj—ection of sluff �y/sludges,
0 Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
13 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Soil injcctiOD of slurry/slud�ges
0 Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
Cl Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
Dead animals 0 Carcass decomposition 13 :1 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animal disposal 0 Carcass decomposition
pits 0 Complete
13 Proper location/construction ot'disposal pits
ac erators 0 Jncomplete combustion 0 Secondary stack burners -
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 4

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Source
SL-inftg watet�_��d
facilities
Microbial decomposition of
Organic matter
VA220.
or
ammu sanoscape such 111W Watad—rains
away from facaities;
public roads from farm my 111aunamed access roads
access t access roW maintenance
Additional Information
:Sw�e_
��a�ure �M��ement ; �020O R�ulefBM P �P.,L_�.
0!
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Practk-es
UAW jrluuuc[IOA Farm Potential Odor Sources -yanable From.,
ine Production and Remedies; E13AE Fact Sheet NCSU, County Extension Center
Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-89 NCSU - BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Trea
Calibration Of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipme tment and Storage ; EBAE 103-83 NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors ffolu Swine Buildings; pjH-33 nt ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Environmental ASSurance Program ; NPPC manual NCSu_BAE
NCSU - Swine Extension
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NC Pork Producers Assoc
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: OdorsandFlies; PRO 107,1995 Conference Proceedings NCSu Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
Ab.
A MOc -November 11. 1996, Page 5
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j
Insect Control Checklist for Anknal OPerations
-------------
sit Slacrift,
I'llish sysfell) is desi
gnedandolleratell ------------
sufficiently to reinovc
accill1lujaled ...
'liters as designed.
------
Soli(is
wItt"(3110ve bridging of aCCIIIIIIIIaled sOjids
discha ge
I'llain lag_—_—_
OOa-% scillifig basins and PlIs Where
Pest breeding is apparent
10 minimize It,,
crllslillg Of solids ick a dep,11 of
VC rt; illlvc
nO "'Ore Illan 6 -
I s
I;At;o()ns and other impollf"I'llellis
I()
acclinjillati,)n Prevent
Or'lecifying vegetative 1111111cl
;11()nll waices ecl.,
ent's i,
pel
ICE
C4
y Ystellis
opel-ille alf4j 111ailitaill reed SY
Ounkers and
Millijklize
--/`aCCIjlIIljlaIiEjIl of decaying Wastage.
fy Cleall lip Spill;'j;Con a roll"lle
day ifflervill (Illring
Ced S111J.11;C
e
e dre
SIIIIIIIIer; 15-3o
turmt; %villier) 41ily illl4;l Vill
C(luce 11101slilre
Will - and
al-01111(l
-iflicier (&
areas I)y if Q:d slotage
)S"""g(lfitif)-IgC,klYnyii()IlI
sift-,
Wid/Or PrOviding adetillale C()IjI;IiIII)JCjJl
covered bill ffir 131twer's L
1110jsttjl-e graftl illid sill] ilar higlk
-> 11 pfUlticts).
n IIISPeCl IEW 4111(l rCIjI()Ve (if I), C,lk fill 1101ifilled
solids if, tiller SO
I Is aroull 91 feed slotage as
fleedell.
A A, Ntiv-111wr 11, I"Im" I'age !

- -- ---------
)Idlllg Aveas Hap
i twu- ft...
and feed wastage I-j h1lininale lowareas 111al U�apn—i —*'
fences and other local' lolsture along
Ions Where wasle
acclinkulaics and disellrbance by anin)als is
Minimal.
r] Maintain fence rows and filter
allilnal holding areas to iniffi,nstrip arolind
accilmljlationsafwas Me
fig a fes (i.e., inspect for all(l
l)IY klatilille Ifilli'lli refflOve or break up Ccillnulated solids as
Acciliklillaliolls oralliflial Ivasies- needed).
SYNICIRIS
f I Remove spilla.,---
: on a
day interval r0lifille basis (C-9-, 7 - 16--
during 5111nm
d,,ri,,g vvinjer) %vilere 111a If. 15-30 (lay inler,,al
application or disposal. "llfe is loade(I for lall,l
1*1 Provide lbr adequate
stock -piles. drainage arOund ma,11,re
171 Inspect for an" re"'Ove or break. j1p
wastes in filter str acclimulate(I
I - 'Ps slockpiles all(,
harldli,,, areas as Rjecile(l.
infonjimit", Conjact like (ATCrative
it Ile 'E'll, Ph % 2 hj,)
j-)1,13 Sel vice 1)
of I11101"Ology- 1�ox 7613, North
arOlina I InivOsitv
Ahlic - 11 - 1991(11, PA8, 2
Site

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EMER GjENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONENVNSERS
V D�KQ
EMERGENI-A N'1-,k-NAGENMNTSYS7EM
S'VVCD__2L(1_-!?3 7____
�N'_ P, C S ; 11 LI �-'_ - - �]F �Z =
This plan wiJI be implemenzed 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 proper:y to Cor-sider that You have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that thii dces nct 11appen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at L�e faclli-.y. The following are some action items you should take.
I. Stop the release Of Wastes. Depending on the situation, tws may or may not be
possible. Suggested resvoylses to some possible problems are listed befow.
A. Lagoon Overf ow -possible solutions are:
a. Add so,u to to inc,-ease elevation of dam.
b. Purnp wastes to fields at an acceptable rate
C. Stcp a�l flowsm the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a purnpini, Con'rzactor.
e. Make sure no surface ware." is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stoD waste application.
b. Create a ter�poriry 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 frorn -..:,e waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle journp.
b. Stcp irriiatio'n pu`mp,
C. Close V;�ves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all Ileaks prior to resta-rting pumps.
D', Leak -age from fffi;sa� systerns, nouses,
solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pumn.
b. Stop irrization pump,
C. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows, in the house. flush systems,
or solid separators,
December 18, 1996

Renair a,:
--:or to restart,ng purnps.
4%.
E: Lea:cage
ilowi:-q or s- 'al! of ]a oon. Often this is seepage as Opposed to
',-Cssibic actio'.: 9
put sUn, Q or ditch away f�orn
In a submen*", the embankment to catch all seepage,
b. If hol Icie PIMP, and pump back to lagoon.
e" I laused by burrowing animals, tMP or remove animals and fill
4z-a com.vact, With a clay type soil.
C. Haw a pror.s --
A- SlOnal evaluate the condition Of the side walls and lagoon
bocton'L as scl!cn as Possible.
2,
L
�e note any Obvious damages.
Assess the
a. Did the wasze
b, '-1-1y Surface waters?
,r
C, Anydar,-,aS4., Was released and for what
.Ored s-,_*
d. Did the duradon,7
--n as employee injurY, fish kills, or pro *
e. Does th Spill leave the property? Perty damage?
4n, eve s
cou"e, a f.!, Ure :n
nave T�e'zcte-tial to reach urface waters?
nt cause the Vill coreach Surface waters?
hg' AreDocab-7e well"S danger,(either
How I-AlUch -reac!"4ed. s:17f�ce -waters? on or Off Of the property)?
3: Contact
-c'
_-A "-s'
a' During nOrMal business hou-z call Your DWQ (Division of Water
QuaUty)
-e c
Yourphor a-, 5hou" After hours? emergency number: o—
Of the inc-d -d include: Your name, facility,
2, above, the exact location oteflethP,hon,e, nUyM,be,r,, the detail'
n on cation or
that been Under taken, and the serfousness Of the situadoorrective
measures , Tbe
direction Of of the spill, weather and wind co diti s, c 0
b. If spill leave
s FrcPer"Iy or enters surface waters, CC loc,
Fn.
C. Instruct FUNIS to contact local Realth Department. S Phone number
d. Contact CES, -
and local NR Ptione numbei local SWCD Office phone number
CS Office for advice/tec'
hn'cal assistance phone number
4: If none of the above works call 9 11 Or the Sheriffs Department and
problem to them and ask :hat per explain your
'Son to contact the proper agencies for you.
darna e. V 0 em
5: Contact the conzaczzor -f yow, choice to becin repair of pr bl EO
9 rr�nirnize off-sitc
Contractors Nanne;
b. CcntraMrs Address. . .......
C. COntractors
December 18, 1990

Contact the te^hI-CzI specialis, w�o cer-clifiedl the lagoon (\j*pCS, C
Engi-neer, eEC,"; onsulting
Name:
b. Pho�-.-
7: Imp]-*rnent proceju,-es as adv;Sed by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the darnage. repair :he s -stem, . and reassess the Waste manaeemem plan to
keev ' % .—release of %-vastas from h-lopening again,
problems v;ri,

��_39
Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
1:1 1:1 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 6 y-'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 opinionjof the State Veterinarian, would- make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact,the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be,done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
w�n/manager
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date
Date

�
]perator:MORRIS STEPHENS County: RO8ESON Date: 10/07/93
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 800,0 leet
`. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 sows (farrow to finish) x
1417 lbs. =
0
lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x
522 lbs. =
0
lbs
2940 head (finishing only) x
135 lbs. =
396900
As
0 sows (farrow to wean) x
433 lbs. =
0
lbs
0 head (wean no feeder) x
33 Ins. =
0
lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVEWEIGHT
(SSLW) =
396900
lbs
1. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 396900 lbs. SSLW x Treatmenn
Vo1ume(CF)/lb.
EGLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW=
1 CF/lb. SSLW
Vo]ume = 396900 cubic feet
4 STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0�cubic feet
SLUDGE ACCUMULATION NOT COMPUTED
~~
AT OWNERS REQUEST.
REMOVE
SLUDGE
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
AS NEEDED.
�-s�
,°=~
Inside top length 330.0 feet ;
Inside top width
_2200,
feet
Top of dike at elevation 55..5
feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes
3.0 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at
elevation 54.5
feet
Bcttom of lagoon elevation 43.5
feet
Seasonal high water table elevation
49.9 feet
Total 0asign volume using prismoidal
formula
SS/END1 8S/END2 ES/SIDE! SS/SIDE2
LENGTH WIDTH
DEPTH
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
324.0 214.0
AREA OF BOT701
LENGTH * WIDTH =
258.0 148.0
69336 (AREA OF TOP)
38184 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
~_ LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
291.0 181.0 210684 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * Q.
CU. FT. = CAREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
69336.0 210684.0 38184.0 1.8
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 583374 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
5A.
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
�
330.0 220.0 .0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA ?1441.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be
180 days.
Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in
CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 396900 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb /Day * 180 d
Volume ^ ays
= 97161 cubic feet
Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh
water used for a flush system.
the lagoon
Flush systems that recirculate
=� '�u
water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day
180 days storage/7.48 gallons
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
Per CF
Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds
evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall =
^
7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * 3A / 12 inches per
foot
�
Volume = 45544.0 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume 7.0 inches, / 12 inches per foot * DA
275
Volume � .0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 97161 cubic feet
' n cubic feet
5C. +�^.2 7 5 4.2z��) cubic f t
5D. ���+:-7� 42350 cubic feet/ �4'c» o^��� '
/85,711
TOTAL
zzT' cubic feet
�. SUMMARY
�
Total required volume
��zn��� cubic feet
Total design vol�m�e
cubic feet
~~ Min. req . trea
t (71 Crl t volume plus sludge accumulation 396900 cubj.c ft
At elev. 51.6 feet ; Volume is 395581 cubic feet (end pumping)
To�al design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 541024 cubic feet
At elev. 53.B feet ; Volume is 535626 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high water table elevati ' /^���~ x�^��� I --on 49.9 feet
7. DESIGNED BY:
m-- APPROVED BY:
DATE � NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE '
COMMENTS:
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority, It is especially
Important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiv , crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
v1
extend2rainy 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 mana*ement 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
m4intain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam,
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10- 10- 10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankm.ent must be controlled, This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing ' chopping, or a combination of
these practices, This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events, Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes --- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface --- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment ---look for:
1. settlement, cracking or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability. -.'slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
Winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. -You may need to provide a tempomr� fix if there is a threat
Of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any dig ing into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undortaldng with potential y serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
f,
recommended by an appropriate technical expert,
Transfer Pumps --- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and Overall pump Operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTB; Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
' b equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
are not completely ,surpris
tt'w�
system maintenance at a en 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
com1n from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washigng) system pipes and the. rainfa that hits the lagoon directly.
You should insp=t your dinrsion system for the following,
1 , adNuatc vcgotation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is nwed 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
Pi I I I ti
anning. lmga on a plications and storage, If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow probfelm from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after con=cdon establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to crode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining,
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume, This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of I 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 arc
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well,

Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
Wnimize 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,
irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon
storage for the winter,
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than I foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment,
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge,
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed,
Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
lZate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:

proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling Of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator,
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland,
and soil incorporate,
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump -into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate,
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water, The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3,
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains
intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be
removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra Precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concen of neighbors.

Possible CaUWS 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 "pert in
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.)
Lagoon liquid levels --- high levels are a safety risk.
Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon,
Liner integrity --- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to Overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
Of wastewater and possible dam failure.