820142_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

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)
82-142-1
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G
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'�O-�V0.40
19. o0
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly, makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in' any application may be subject to civil penalties up to' $25;000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name" of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
I �
Name: ^jd r.1 tl., ^I tie? f-IQ� / Title: ?,7W A tf—
Signature: �,i�,,� Date: X,'aL0JF
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

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)
82-142-1
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), si=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]

ROY COOPER
Cmern r
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Vie 'tor
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
James Michael Hope
Mike Hope Nursery
826 Chancey Rd
Clinton, NC 28328-7114
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 httns://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-gualitv-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Exp.irina State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed. signed and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one 1 co v of the Certified Animal Waste Mana ement Plan CAWMP with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Sincerely,
F
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS820142
Maxwell Foods LLC
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512 N. Sa sbL�ny St. I 123a Ma rrvr t.e^ter I Ra egh, Norte Caro ra 27&�-Is

Producer:'
Location:
Telephone: s IT - a I L
�• Type Operation:
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Ntunber of Anima
(Design Capacity)
1
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should
be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields
where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting
nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are
strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the
crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. 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. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching
potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.. Normally
waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With
special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per
year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not
allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid driR
and downwind odor problems. To maximizz the value of nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or
applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or
disking will couserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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. Attached you will find information on
proper sampling tecluiiques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for
analysis.
,n js waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance wily 15A
NCAC 21102 17 adopted by the Environmental Manage,71CI)t Corninissioil

,gmocF to Waste roduced Per
ear allons 13 tons ei4.
)ste/ ear.
e1 animals X . (�.) ni.m
waste/aal/year = 133i� -air wat y
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
I / gA.o lbs. PAIN/Year. (PAN from N. C. Tech.
3�aniin� X .'4,olbs. PAN/animaUyear = 1
(juid&Std. 633)
ob. You should plan time and have
r Applying the above amount of waste is a bigj
thm a timely manner.
appropriate equipment to apply
e waste
acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown
The following
and surface application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
1T a rrPc ibs. N Month of
q. 6 10h
91610nS
" Thu N is from animal waste onl). If
nutrients. ron+ other sources such as conLnfercial
ertilizer are applied, they ,Lust be accounted for. N must be based an rtalislic icld
.l
cxvec_ !_ alran
!re applicator is the N
cautioned that P and X ma)'Q'a emcnl Ae over Jedwillrrequirerfar inert in
NOTE: T PP S in 1996 the Coastal Zone M 8
requirements. Bc innin
son u eastern counties of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that ad dresses
all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.

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0
;,
Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(agreement %ith adjacent landowner must be attai�td)
(Required only if operator does not oo0 2 )
-adequate land [see Required Sped
r 1-1" N Acres Lb�• N
Month of
• See footnote for Table 1.
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 tl ,�'� Z �► q, o
Table 2
Total �,/19 zt � �, o
Amount of N Produced
Surplus r De ci
• must contain provisions for periodic land
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan . ent rich arid
' application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge Fria be nnutrients or other`!
PP f
require precautionary measures to prevent over application
elements. '

See attached map.showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
=.TA Qntt TvnP Crop Application i Application
A.
1 THIS TABLE IS NOT NEED IF WASTE LS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SDIAR TABLE WILL
BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for /k days of temporary storage and the temporary storage
must be removed on the average of once every �e MONTHS. In no instance should
the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation /9--"''°'i
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation
Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste
analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and.theproper
application rate prior to- applying the waste.
Narrative of operation:

PLANS & 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. 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, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no
greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff
leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM. (See
FOTG Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
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" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file for guidance.)
*7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
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.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
the outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from anv perennial stream or river (other that an irriaation ditch or canal. Animal waste
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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)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landownwer.
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or
drift from the site.
*16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
*17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and 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. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
*18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
*19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for
direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied as a preemergence with no other applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
*21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
the maximum storage volume fpr 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 soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd 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 Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
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WASTE UIMIZATION PIAN AGREEMF'NT
Name of Farm,
•, •
• O=er/Manager -Agreement
o& /V L-VMI
1
I (we) understand 'and will follow and implement the specification and the operation and
maintenance procedures established is 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 Divisim
on of Management (DEM) before
-the new animals are stocked. I (we) also-uaderstaad that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface wasters of the state from a storm event Iess
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 Iocal Soil and Water Conservation District and will be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: !-1�
(Pleare print)
Signature: .�GC�� Date:
Name ofManager(Ifdifferent from owner):`
Signature:
Date:
9�/5 -sue
Name of Technical Specialist: (Pleareprint)
1
Affiliation: � � •�,q�� ��_
Address (Agency):
Signature: ate:

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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause — - - -
Farmstead - -- -- BMPs to Miinimize Odor � Swine production A�Ve�etative ur wooded buffer Site Specific Practices
Animal h;,A_
Lrny manure -covered
surfaces animals
Floor surfaces + Wet manure -covered floors
Manure collection Urine
pits
Partial microbial
_ decomposition
Ventilation exhaust + Volatile gases
fans
• Dust
Indoor surfaces • Dust
Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while tanks are filling
s
fU'Recommended best management practices
O"Good judgment and common sense
CKDry floors
9- Slotted floors
f" Waterers located over slotted floors
W Feeders at high end of solid floors
19*"Scrape manure buildup from floors
O Underfloor ventilation for drying
03"Frequcnt manure removal by tlusli, pitpit rccflil,
or scrape
C] Underfloor ventilation
Cd'Fan maintenance —�
L'Efficient air movement
63"Washdown between groups of animals
CY -eed additives
0 Feeder covers
13'Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
C7 Flush tank covers - —
`Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti-siplion vents

Source Cause DMPs to Minimizet)dor
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater Site Specific practices
Extend d disch
lagoon arge point of pipes underneath
g conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces �. Volatile gas emissions; Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
• Biological a! mixing; &YM"-Correci lagoon startup procedures;
• Agitation 13' Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
fiJI'Minimum agitation when.pumping;
O Mechanical aeration;
(ice Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler lliglt pressure agitation; L9- Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
norzles . Wind drill
Storage tank or basin
surface
10' Mr►umum recommended operating pressure;
GYPump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
U Pump frorn second -stage lagoon
• Partial microbial decomposition; (I'Dopom or midlevel loading;
• Mixing wl►ile tilling; Cl Tank covers;
• Agitation when emptying 17 Basin surface mats of solids;
C3""Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface • Partial microbial decomposition; ( -Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
• Mixing while filling; level;
• Agitation when emptying CY Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge • Agitation when spreading;
spreader outlets L!7"Soil injection Ofsluny/sludges;
• Volatile gas emissions Fr Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
1411'roven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, • Volatile gas emissions while ['- Soil injection of slu
slurryrry/sludges - - - - -
or sludge on field drying - -' - -
surfaces 11'5oil incorporation within 48 firs.;
CY$pread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
19'_-Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals • Carcass decomposition 3 Proper disposition of carcasses - -
Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition
pits C Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
_ O Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators hrcomplete combustion 0 Secondary stack burners

I
Source Cause _ UMPs to Minimize Odor
Standing water around • Improper drainage;--�____ Site Specific Practices
Grade and taadscape sudt that water drains
facilities . Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access roads �rFann access road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
Additional Information :
Swine Manure Management; 0200 RulelBMP Packet — —
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sliect
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 128-8g
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIN-33
Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Available From:
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU-BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Pork Producers Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
-- Source— C.ultse
-- —
iiMi's to Conll-ol Insects — - -- -
f ln�h (iuttclS Accuuwlfs
atiuu oolids
Linuid Sysietns Speriftc 1'raclires
--
— ---
Mt Flush system is designed and operilled _ --
sufficiently to relnove accumulated solids front
utters as designed.
W 'tclnove
bridging of accumulated solids at
ag;oons and fits -- �- l�
Cl usled Solids
lischarge
Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where -- - — —' --
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than G -
_ _
I:X(XS:JvC Vegulalivc ----� - liecuying vegetation
inches over more than 30% of surface.
Maintain vegetative control along banks of -
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accunitilation of decaying vegetative matter
---- -----._.___� --^—z— -----
along watl:r's edge on
-- -- _ `
FCC,Jcl:, -- ..._ -- --- — — — ___
Dry Systems ---------- --
'^ o[wrilte 11111] —
tr)allllalll feed systellis-..--
- - -- - - —
binikers and irollgils) 1() I111111lllize Ilie
ccumuiation of decaying wastage.
t 7 (:lean up spillage ort it rouline basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during; slanmer; 1 S-30 day inlcival
L Accumulations of fired residues
— — luring winter).
Ralucc nwisplre accunittlatiou wilhin and - - -
:bound inmledi;ue perintclel of feed storage
areas by insuring; drairt:lge away tiunl sit(_
illld/or providing adequaie C011t;lilllilellt (e.g.,
covered bin fi)r hl-ctvcr's grain ;uul similar high
moisture grain products).
n Inspect for all(] remove or break up accunwlatecl
solids ill filler strips around feed st(jlat;e as
needed.
AA,. ) Nuvcn,hcr 11, 1996, Page I

4nimal tl0 ding A c,iyttdyf �-
Accumulations ofaltimal wastes
and feed ►vastage limps to Control Insects
I7 Elinunate low areas that trap moisture along
fences and other locations where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
17 Maintain fence rows and filter strips :around
anirnal holding areas to minimize
accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as
ihy C\lanure Ilau�llin � � - - -- -- - --
b Ace+rnu►lations of aniutal wastes needed).
S} �tcuts C7 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 1 q - -- — day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal.
f7 Provide fior adequate drainage antund manure
stockpiles.
l-7 Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in litter strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed.
Fur niure inlum�aiiun cun�acl the Cooperative
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Site Specific i'raclicc
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Viz- / �3".
E,_ _- � ,, � y ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUI ZERS
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This lan will be isplexnet.AVed in the event that wastes from your operation are le
ovejowing, or rusiraing off site. You should not wait leave your pz�o, ;; consicer that you have a problem. You should reach
surface waaters nor
ensure that this dces not happen, Thus plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at tlje fac;;artir, 'fie following are some action itemsmake every effort to
you should take.
1. Stop the release of ,k-as.es Depending on the situation,
Possible. Suggested responses to sortie possible problemslare listed below. be
A. Lagoon ov'e�ow-�ossicle soIutions are:
a. Add soil to:n to increase elevation of dam.
b• Punr%p wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
C. 5tcpiflo`^'s :c the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a Pumping contractor.
e. IVake sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff Aron waste zpplication field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
C. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C: Leakage from :;:e waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle oumn.
b. Stop irrgatien pump.
C. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair axh leaks p^or to rest2rtino pumps.
D: Leakag: from 41LS31 s}'stems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Scop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrzatlon ou'rnn.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all floes ?n the house. flush systems, or solid separators,
December 18, 1996

e' Kenai` a: jcai�s poor to restarting Pumps.
E. Lea.{aoe - ,:r cST Vr 1
flowi,� ` ' ^ s'action: dewa:i of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
e ace ,cssib:e
a.
;;u.,::p or d;tci; away from the embankment
put iri a S�`bzxaersicIe Pump, and Pump back to lagoon, to catch all seepage,
b. If holes are caused by burrowine
bo�eS ''A'o co';r pact with a clay 9 animals, trap or remove animals and fill
c• {,,Have F P c:7essionai evaluate the condition of the side walls and la
i:o'Llo �:l, as . i7l^ as Fosstble.
goon
2. Assess the a„t4,;i.,z c Labe spill and note any obvious damages,
a. Did zw�ae waste rcac,� a v surface waters?
b. App"oxxzA°a"M^y :ow MUch 'Was released and for what duration?
C. Any daAmaa+ :;otec. such as em Io ee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill weave the xopertyP Y
e. Does the so:?I 1 ave she aotential to reach surface waters?
f. Could DQt�b a i``: ure ��.r, event
Are Acause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. ,e water wells :n danger.(either on or off of the property)?
h. How much r ached s:� ace waters?
3• Contact app o-:ar"-z,, . a gv:es,
a. During normal business hours, call our DW
regional oa.icc, PAao ,e'9�o.�s6_/S4i Q (Division of Water Quality)
After hours, emergency number: 9I9-733-3942.
Your phone ca;l shouId include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
Of the inc..denc for. item % above, the exact location of the facility, the location or
direction of , ,%iTent of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that ha•-7e been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call Iocal EJMS Phone number
c. Instruct E.VIS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone Number 5 ?'6 ; local SWCD office hone number
and local MRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number
z-��9�s
six. 7?�.5
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your
Problem to thern and ask tat person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the caw:ratter of vour choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors yarne:
b. Contractors ,address:
c. Contracrors P;:or,e: so - go. 0 G
2 December 18, 1996

Comae. the technical sPecia?is; ,'-'ho cer;ii'ie; the lagoon (ARCS, Consulting
Engi7e; r, c:c,
a, Nam-.:, _ Ltr�s CrrJty�
b• Phone• Iv - 3 �-1 aou
7: Implement racedures as
A . s�d b`• D«•Q and technical assistance ag
rectifv the damage �epai; •he s� ste r, and re�� encies to
keep problems w;t; re;ease of ;. � secs the wt:ste management plan to
.stes from �hlppening 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
Q ® Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
r" Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
7 7 Rerdering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
0 7 Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
0 r"j In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
l� NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
aAny method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system 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.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date
Date

Operator:
Mike Hope Nursery County:
Sampson
Distance
to nearest residence (other
than owner):
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0
sows (farrow to finish)
x
1417
lbs
0
sows (farrow to feeder)
x
522
lbs
0
head (finishing only)
x
135
lbs
0
sows (farrow to wean)
x
433
lbs
3360
head (wean to feeder)
x
30
lbs
Describe
other :
Date: 01/12/04
1400.0 feet
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 100800 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 100800 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
100800 lbs
0
100800 lbs
Inside top length (feet)--------------------- 190.0
Inside top width (feet)---------------------- 150.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)----------------- 52.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 40.0
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3.0 : 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 184.0 144.0 11.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
184.0 144.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
118.0 78.0
26496 (AREA OF TOP)
9204 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
151.0 111.0 67044 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
26496.0 67044.0 9204.0 1.8

Total Designed Volume Available = 188364 CU, FT.
S. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
190.0 150.0 28500.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 28500.0 square feet
Design temporary storage peririod to b e 180 days
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1 37
Volume = 100800 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 184128 gals. or 24616.0 cubic feet
5B. 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. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. 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 * DA ,/ 12 inches per foot
Volume = 16625.0 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm

Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 16625.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
24616
cubic
feet
5B.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
16625
cubic
feet
5D.
16625
cubic
feet
TOTAL 57866 cubic feet
G. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period____________________>
180
days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation=====______>
7.0
inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall__________________>
7.0
inches
Freeboard___________________________________>
1.0
feet
Side
3.0
: 1
Inside top length___________________________>
190.0
feet
Inside top width____________________________>
150.0
feet
Top of dike elevation_______________________>
52.0
feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation__________________>
40.0
feet
Total required vo1.ume_______________________>
158666
cu. ft.
Actual design volume________________________>
188364
cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
45.3
feet
Stop pumping elev.__________________________>
48.3
feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.====______>
45.3
feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=>
46.0
feet
Required minimum treatment volume=====______>
100800
cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation=====_______>
123762
cu. ft.
Start pumping elev._________________________>
50.3
feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==>
171739
cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation=====______>
170295
cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped________________>
41241
cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped=====_____>
46533
cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==>
1.8
feet
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE:
DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority, It is es ially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods,
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should b
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weathe made to
er and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action,
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following;
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers, The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE; If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following;
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3, accumulation of salts or minerals
4, overall condition of pipes
Overflow Pipes ---look for;

Lagoon surface ---look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment ---look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability ---slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. if your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste
treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be
coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly.
You should inspect your diversion system for the following:
1. adNuatc vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

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

' Practice water conservation ---minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids 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 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 far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed,
Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:

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

Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types
Of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include;
• Modification of the lagoon structure ---an example is the placement of a pipe
in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.)
Lagoon liquid levels ---high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity ---protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If Iagoon 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.