HomeMy WebLinkAbout820154_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 82-0154
2. Facility Name: Sessoms Hog Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan):
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 211 W Arrowhead Dr
City: Clinton State:
Telephone Number: 910-385-8919 Ext. E-mail
5. Facility's Physical Address: 500 Daddy Wade Ln
City: Roseboro State:
6. County where Facility is located: Sampson
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
g. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): Jeremv Brian Medlin
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "Norte"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Tvne
Swine - Feeder to Finish
Operation Types:
Swine
Cattle
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Gilts
Other
Other
Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS820154
Deborah S Hall
NC Zip: 28328
NC Zip: 28382
Prestaze Farms Inc
Phone No.: 910-590-7654 OIC #: 1001285
Glenn Clifton
Allowable Count
3,300
Dry Poultry
Other Types
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Pullets
Sheep- Sheep
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Turkey Pullet
Wet Poultry
Non Laying Pullet
Layers
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
? /y9z
C 14V
03 7 i s
100,188.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(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 saecialist, 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: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov
APR 0 ! 201a
waterQualtty
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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 fipe 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 bbe__byx a principal executive officer of the corporation):
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Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: (919) 707-9100
E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal@ncden r.gov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019
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ROY COOPER
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LINDA CULPEPPER
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Deborah S Hall
Sessoms Hog Farm
211 W Arrowhead Dr
Clinton, NC 28328
NORTH CAROLINA
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Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
APR 01 ?01-0
WaterGuelity
Regionai Operations Section
February 27, 2019
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 https://deg.nc.yov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-qualm•-re�-kional-o erations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: (919) 707-9100
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 CurrentlN Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned by April 3. 2019.
Please note that you must include one 11) couv of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan tCAWMPI with the
completed and sinned application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found_ on gage 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Sincerely,
A ;4—� -
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
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Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS820154
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Waste Utilization Plan
Producer: Minson Sessoms County: Sampson
Name of Farm: Sessoms Hog Farm
Location: 581 Concord School Rd.
Clinton, N.C. 28328
Phone: 910-592-4429
Type of Operation: Feeder -Finish
Number of Animal: 3330
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year: 6327 ton/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year: 7659 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 1.0 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. 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 analysis 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 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
2300
P1
NoB
CB-GR
4.8
46
1.20
265
MAR-SEPT
221
2300
P1
NoB
SG
1
50
1.20
60
OCT-MAR
50
2300
P2
NoB
CB-GR
4.8
46
2.15
475
MAR-SEPT
221
2300
P2
NoB
SG
1
50
2.15
108
OCT-MAR
50
2300
P3
NoB
I CB-GR
4.8
46
3.49
771
MAR-SEPT
221
2300
P3
NoB
SG
1
50
3.49
175
OCT-MAR
50
2300
P4
NoB
CB-GR
4.8
46
3.38
746
MAR-SEPT
221
2300
P4
NoB
SG
1
50
3.38
169
OCT-MAR
50
2300
P5
NoB
CB-GR
4.8
46
1.43
316
MAR-SEPT
221
2300
P5
NoB
SG
1
50
1.43
72
OCT-MAR
50
2300
P8
BoB
CB-GR
4.8
46
2.65
585
MAR-SEPT
221
2300
P8
BoB
SG
1
50
2.65
133
OCT-MAR
50
2301
P13
Au
CB-GR
4.1
49
0.48
96
MAR-SEPT
201
2301
P13
Au
SG
1
50
0.48
24
OCT-MAR
50
2301
P14
Au
CB-GR
4.1
49
2.51
504
MAR-SEPT
201
2301
P14
Au
SG
1
50
2.51
126
OCT-MAR
50
2301
P15
Au
CB-GR
4.1
49
3.12
627
MAR-SEPT
201
2301
P15
Au
SG
1
50
3.12
156
OCT-MAR
50
2301
P16
Au
CB-GR
4.1
49
3.48
699
MAR-SEPT
201
2301
P16
Au
SG
1 1
50
3.48
174
OCT-MAR
50
2301
P17
WaB
CB-GR
4.1 1
49
3.92
788
MAR-SEPT
201
2301
P17
WaB
SG
1
50
3.92
196
OCT-MAR
50
2301
P18
WaB
CB-GR
4.1
49
3.14
631
MAR-SEPT
201
2301
P18
WaB
SG
1
50
3.14
157
OCT-MAR
50
2301
P19
WaB
CB-GR
4.1
49
3.92
788
MAR-SEPT
201
2301
P19
WaB
S-G-1
1 1
50
3.92 1
196
OCT-MAR 1
50
Total 34.87 9037 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 7659 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -1378 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 annuals 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 1199 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 5994 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 20
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 48
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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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/hr)
Applic.
Amount
2300
P1
NoB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2300
P1
NoB
SG
0.5
1
2300
P2
NoB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2300
P2
NoB
SG
0.5
1
2300
P3
NoB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2300
P3
NoB
SG
0.5
1
2300
P4
NoB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2300
P4
NoB
SG
0.5
1
2300
P5
NoB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2300
P5
NoB
SG
0.5
1
2300
P8
BoB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2300
P8
BoB
SG
0.5
1
2301
P13
Au
CB-GR
0.5
1
2301
P13
Au
SG
0.5
1
2301
P14
Au
CB-GR
0.5
1
2301
P14
Au
SG
0.5
1
2301
P15
Au
CB-GR
0.5
1
2301
P15
Au
SG
0.5
1
2301
P16
Au
CB-GR
0.5
1
2301
P 16
Au
SG
0.5
1
2301
P17
WaB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2301
P17
WaB
SG
0.5
1
2301
P18
WaB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2301
P18
WaB
SG
0.5
1
2301
P19
WaB
CB-GR
0.5
1
2301
P19
WaB
SG
0.5
1
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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
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you 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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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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 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 bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
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: Sessoms Hog Farm
Owner/Manager Agreement Minson Sessoms
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: Minson Sessoms
Signature: ` Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: James L. Lamb
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: 910-596-5814
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: Date:
3/29/2019
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SAMPSON COUNTY
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR)
910-433-3300
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
910-592-8996
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
910-592-7963
NATURAL. RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (MRCS)
910-592-7963
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
910-592-7161
This plan will be implemented in the event that waste from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off the site. You should NOT wait until wastes reach surface
waters or leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make
every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should -be posted in an
accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items
you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested response to problems are listed below: `
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam, any permanent alteration of the
dam should be approved by a qualified technical specialist.
b. Pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all additional flow to the lagoon, hold wastes in the house if possible.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from wastes application field -action include:
a. Immediately stop wastes application.
b. Create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce further 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 the waste pipes and sprinkler -action includes: �ECltr�►r ''%''ti
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump. z01g
c. Close values to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. wpwaualhy
ea!6"810' Section
D. Leakage from flush system, houses, solids separators -action includes:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon effect has been created.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and
pump back into lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes
and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the sidewalls and the lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWR (Division of Water Resources)
regional office, at 910-433-3300, after hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-
0368. Your phone call should include: YOUR NAME, FACILITY
NUMBER, TELEPHONE NUMBER, THE DETAILS OF TE INCIDENT
FROM ITEM #2 ABOVE, THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FACILITY,
AND THE LOCATION OR DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE
SPILL, WEATHER AND WIND CONDITIONS, THE CORRECTIVE
MEASURES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDER TAKEN, AND THE
SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION.
b. If the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call local (EMS)
Emergency Management Services at 910-592-8996.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources
Conservation Service office at 910-592-7963 and Cooperative Extension
Service at 910-592-7161 for advice/technical assistance.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact.the contractor of your choice to begin repair of the problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: -txor 44E
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone: ?10 • 5r9a • 5771
Page 2
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon.
a. Name: _ANn4z4 A 8r Ayr
b. Phone: 910, S9,R - 5 77 j
7. Implement procedures as advised by DVWR and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
8. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine company integrator,
contact the company representative at 910-592-5771.
Page 3
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause I111.1l's (o Cun(rol Itlsccls — `--�—
Liquid Systems —
Site Specific Prnclices
Flush Gutter's • Accumulation of solids D Flush 53'slem.is designed and operate(j
sufficicn(l)? to rcu)ove accumulated solids front
OHMS as designed.
17 Itcntove bridging of;►ccumulated solids at
discharge
l.aguons and 1'ils Cri►slt:d Solids ■ Maintain lagoons, SCllllllg haS1115 atl(I I)IIS t4lCl'C
pest brcc(iing.is apparent la nrininlizc the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than G -
3 incl+cs over more than 30% of surlace.
li.�iccssivc vegetative Uccaying iccgclaliun
Grolvtl► ■ Maintain ve9ctativc control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accunndalion of decaying vegetative matter
along waler's edge on itttpottadnlcnl's perimeter.
[ceders ut'y Syslcuts
Deed Spillage ■ Ucsign, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize Ulc
accumulal'iou of decaying waslage.
® Clean 110 spillage on a rotllinc basis (e.g., 7 - 10
clay interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
feed Storage • during Ivin(cr).
g Accumulations oi' feed residues O Reduce moisture accunnrlalion within and
around innncdialc perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away front site
and/or providiug adequate containment
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products).
Ci htspcct for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.
AM IC - November• 11, 1996, I'age I
i.
Source .
Animal Mildin Areas
g,
Cause
® Accumulations of animal wastes ®
BMPs to Control Insects• Site Specific Practices
Eliminate low areas that trap mois ture. along
andfeed wastage
fences and outer' 16citions where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
13
Miaintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas to minimize
accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and ;
remove or break up accumulated solids as
D Manure Handling
Systems
. Accumulations of animal wastes O
needed), ;
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 1 - to
day interval during summer, 15-30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for land
application or disposal,
,O
Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles. -
O
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in fltdr strips around stockpiles and
manure handling.areas as needed.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7.613, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page 2
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• Swine Farm. Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source _ Cause _ BMPs to Minimize Odor, Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Swine production r a Vegetative or wooded buffers;
4 Recommended best management practices;
■ Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals O Dry floors
Floor surfaces ® Wet manure -covered floors ® Slotted floors•
Waterers located over slotted'floors;
13 Feeders at high end of solid floors;
13 Scrape manure buildup from floors;
0Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits ® Urine; _ W Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,.
® Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
13 Underfloor.ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatil - -- -
e gases; 45 Fan maintenance;
Dust to Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces • Dust J ® Washdown between groups of animals;
• Teed additives;
® Feeder covers;
8 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled la non ® — — - —
g Flush tank covers;
liquid while tanks are filling ® Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon, vents
lleys Flush aT . Agitation during wastewater D Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits
liquid while pits are filling, with anti -siphon vents
r stations • Agttatton durtng.sump tank 17 Sump tank covers -
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection a Agitation during wastewater O Box covers -- -- - — or junction boxes conveyance
AMC - November 11,1996, Page 3
• Sourco
End of drainpipes at
•
Cause
Agitation during wastewater
O
Mrs to lYlinlmize. ®ddt• _ Site Specific Practices
Extend discharge point of pipes.�undemeath
lagoon
conveyance.:.:
lagooniiquid level
Lagoon surfaces
•
Volatile gas emissions;
0
Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
•
Biological mixing;-
.0
Correct lagoon startup procedures;.
®
Agitation
❑
Minimum surface arear-to-volume ratio;
0
Minimum agitation when.pumping;
®
Mechanical aeration;
®
Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler
•
High pressure agitation;
W
Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
nozzles
•
Wind drift
❑
Minimum recommended operating pressure;
®
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin
o
Partial microbial decomposition;
Bottom or. midlevel loading;
surface
o
Mixing while filling;
®
Tank covers;
•
Agitation when, emptying
Basin surface mats of solids;
0
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface
i
Partial microbial decomposition;
O
Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid T~
•
Mixing while filling;
level;
•
Agitation wben emptying
®
Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge
_ •
Agitation when.spreading;
L7
-Soil injection of slurry/sludges; T
spreader outlets
•
Volatile gals emissions
❑
Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
o
Volatile gas emissions while
❑
Soil injection of stuiry/sludges -- --
slurryor sludge on field
surfaces
drying
13
Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
❑
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead. animals,
•
Carcass decomposition
IN
Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
•
Carcass decomposition. w
®
Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
pits.
®
Proper location/construction of disposal pits
incinerators
o
Incomplete combustion
®
Secondary stack burners
A�: November 11,1996,
Page 4
('"�,
—••-+. w ara�uuna�.-VMVF Site Specific Practices
Standing water around s Improper drainage; Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities ® 'Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organac'�atta�
Manure tracked onto ® Poorly maintained access roads O Farm access road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
)nal Information
Uunohwa M..,e..e.. _e . . ----- Available Frnm -
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-98
Swine Production Facility Manure Manage ment:'Underfloor Flush -Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 1*88
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; EBAE 103-83
Calibration -of Manure. and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE F-act Sheet
Contr0169 Odors from Swine Buildings ; PIH-33
Environmental As Program; NP-PC Manual
Options for Managing Odor; a report frorn the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Anima[ Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 5
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU BAE
NCSU - B,AE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Pork Producers Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
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 be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
® ® Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
-. Benderin ; a•-ret�derir�.g.LatEt1ice�1s�d_ under GQ6-1�8 Z_.- _.
® [A Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 62C .0102.
® ® A composting system approved and permitted 15 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 opinionof 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.
o 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
Ldil— — -- —
Signature of Technical Specialist
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Please review the attached plan and specifications carefully.
Retain this plan for your use and records. I'i:.' is strongly
recommended that you, your contractor and the S!! i I Conservation
Service personnel are in agreement as to how the waste lagoon
is to i be constructed. ,a C S personnel willTfi C? e '% with C ci. I {
C_'_i Tic ern[:'.d par. t i es and Iw is I k over_ the site to explain all flags
a.3s
and markings. It is ifiipor"tia.nis that everyone understands i.. is,
expected so that final construction plans a{_cd
specifications ci n U t: i"t a j :! i..+ L. is i' i becertified for payment ` i f A , ('_,
[_ost-share is involved).
The pad dimensions and grades are the best estimate. The
buildero;contractor is responsiblefor final layout and
design of the pads. SC:`.., personnel wi I I assist in a limited
capacity, as its major concern is the '!r"!:!per design and
construction of the waste treatment lagoon.
The actual amount of material required for pads and dam may
vary from , e estimates. The design w i { attempt to ! balance
cuts and fi I I+ as close as possible. If additional material is
required after construction is complete on the lagoon, the
contractor and owner will negotiate on the price and location
of the borrow area.
It should be noted that certification of the lagoon wi { I depend
upon all specifications being met. Import s include
lengthy width, depth, slopes, topsoil placement, correct
elevations (top, bi_i'tt!_!Titq discharge pipes), and seeding.
ARE CULTURAL RE.:.IC.+URC:E.S EVIDENT? ? YES
DESIGN CAPACITY: EXISTING LAGOON
NEW LAGOON
AREA A IN DAM
TOTAL. -
ESTIMATE OF EXCAVATIONv
REMOVAL f-_ii_ I.=,yM
ESTIMATE +..•il" PAD;
255636 is u . f-t -
0 c u . f" 't
ESTIMATE OF DIKE'. 45468 l_ u . f t
ESTIMATE OF MATERIAL FOR SANDY -CLAY
ESTIMATE OF TOPSOIL REQUIRED:
PAC; it
%1103
cu. T't
Y10.0
cu.ft
9468
cu.yds,.
200
cu.yds.
0 cu.yds.
1604 a
s.
-: 60 cu.yds
_ 240 cu.yds.
----
Ratio 6.8 . 1
Total l Excavation = 11771 cu.yds.
Job Class
Designed By e .
Date_
Design Approval
no tin
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]ION
III
JGNED BY Glenn Clifton
�.E 10-19-87
APPROVED BY Howard Hobson
DATE 12-07-87
DERMAMENT STORAGE
0000 Hogs x 135 Ibs per hog 1 Cu Ft per lb.
TEMPORARY STORAGE
251100 lbs of animal x 1.35 cu. ft. of waste per day
per 1000 Ibs of animal wt. x 180 days
RAINFALL LESS EVAPORATION
52856 sq. ft. surface area per 12"per ft
RAINFALL - 25.YR. 1 DAY STORM
52856 sq. ft. of surface area per 12" per ft.
TOTAL STORAGE NEEDED
CUT TO FILL RATIO
1.14 : 1
TOTAL STORAGE AVAILABLE
AMOUNT OF FILL DIKE
PAD
TOTAL
SETTLEMENT 10%
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FILL
TOTAL EXCAVATION
19
1f 6 7
251100 Cu Ft
61017 Cu Ft
30833 Cu Ft
30833
Cu
Ft
342950
Cu
Ft
12702
Cu
Yds
353000
Cu
Ft
0
Cu
Yds
0
Cu
Ft
0
Cu
Ft
0
Cu
Ft
0
Cu
Ft
0
Cu
Ft
0
Cu
Yds
0
Cu
Et
0
Cu
Yds
( rator:MlNSON SESSOMS County: SAMPSON
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
Date: 07/08/92
1000.0 feet
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417
|bs. =
0
|bs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522
lbs. =
0
|bs
1470 head (finishing only) x 135
!bs. =
198450
|bs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433
|bs. =
0
lb�
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30
lbs. =
0
|bs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
(SSLW) =
198450
|bs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 198450 |bs. SSLW x Treatment
Volume(CF)/}b.
SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF>/|b. SSLW;.-.:
1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 198450 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet ; "Owner requests no sludge storage.
Sludge will be removed as needed."
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 250.0 feet ; Inside top width 140.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 49.0 feet
Freeboard 1.3 feet ; Side slopes 2.5 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 47.7 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 37.0 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 0.0 feet
Total design volume using prismoida| formula
^
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 243.5 133.5 10.7
AREA OF
TOP
LENGTH
* WIDTH =
243.5
133.5
32507.3 (AREA
OF
TOP)
AREA OF
BOTTOM
LENGTH
is WIDTH =
190.0
80.0
15200.0 (AREA
OF
BOTTOM)
°
AREA OF
MIDSECTION
'
LENGTH
* WIDTH * 4
216.8
106.8
92552.3 (AREA
OF
MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT.
= [AREA TOP
+ (4*AREA MIDSECTION)
+ AREA
8OTTOM3 *
DEPTH/6
�
3250T.3
92552.3
15200.0
1.8
VOLUME OF
LAGOON AT
TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL
= 250129
CU. FT.
=
TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
250.0 140.0 35000.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 35000.0 square feet
'
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 198450 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 48463 cubic feet
L 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 rkinfa|} = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 fnches per foot
Volume = 20416.7 cubic feet
O. Vo|ume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Vo|ume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Vo|ume = 20416.T cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORA8E
5A.
48463
cubic
feet
5B.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
20417
cubic
feet
5D.
20417
cubic
feet
TOTAL
89296
cubic
feet
. SUMMARY
Tota} required vo|ume 287746 cubic feet
Tota| desiSn vo/ume avai�. 250129 cubic 2-m309 cmdwc /=eEn~
DA M + cfzloo Cw&**C +awMI3 ^
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 198450 cubic feet -
At e|ev. 45.0 feet ; Volume is 169067 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 229713 cubic feet
At e|ev. 47.0 feet ; Volume is 227833 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal 1--ii8h water table elevation 0.0 feet
^ : GC-C
DATE: ~7/B1g-L DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
------------------------------
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor
control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary due to soil conditions,f/ushin8 operations, and
the amount of fresh water added to the system.
Land application of
waste water is recognized
as
an acceptable
method of disposal.
Methods of application
include
solid set,
center pivot,
guns,
and traveling Sun
irrigation.
Care should be
taken when applying
waste to prevent runoff
from
the field or damage
to crops..
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre ---
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see Attachment B)
before land application.
3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 47.0 as marked by permanent markers. Stop pump -out when
the fluid level reaches elevation 45.0 or before fluid depth is
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable
bacteria) .
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4
inch per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas,adJacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
S. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
"Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.