820294_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary correWons below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 82-0294 Certificate Of Coverage Number:
2. Facility Name: 5_ingley & Sort Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Ashley Peterson Sin le
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 7520 Dunn ltd
City: Rose oro State: NC
Telephone Number: 9I0-337-3632 Ext. E-mail: asin le 01 c ail.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 7520 Dunn Rd
City: Roseboro, State: NC
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"): MuWhy Brown LLG
10. Operator Name (OIC): Ashley Peterson Singley Phone No.: 9I0-337-3632
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 2,448
Operation Tyges:
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
wet POOI"
Gilts
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers
AW582OZ94
Zip: 28382
Zip: 28382
OIC #: 1402$69
OtherTypes
Horses - Horses
Horses - Other
Sheep- Sheep
Sheep - Other

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
I
e1��)
19.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
4�Thh most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist containing:
j.�The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
The soil series present on every land application field
Tlie crops grown on every land application field
he Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crap shown in the WUP
The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
The waste application windows for every crop udlir_ed in the WUP
The required NRCS Standard specifications
A site map/schematic
mergency Action Plan
+sLf Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
V40dor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
lortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
e-11I.agooNstorage 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.
�Qperation 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):
Name: Title: C'��1�_�
Signature: A Z Date:
Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Title:
Signature;
Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: 2019Perm itRenewal@ncd en r.gov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PRODUCER: Honeycutt & Honeycutt
LOCATION: P.O. Box 696
Salemburg, NC 28385
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Feeder - Finish
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2448
(Design Capacity)
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 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 drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize 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 conserve 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
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year [gallons, fttons, etc.)
2,448 animals X 1_9 (tons) waste/animal/year =
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
2,448 animals X 2_3 lbs. PAN/animal/year =
Guide Std. 633)
4,651 (tons) waste/year.
5,630 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C.
Tech
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
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and
surface application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Pull Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Tvne Per Atxe I Ifili-yprl ❑nniinnfinn
T1057
1
Ra
Bermuda (G&H)
208
0.65
135.2
April - Sept
T1057
2
WaB
Bermuda (G&H)
255
4.23
1078.65
April - Sept
T1057
3
WaB / Au
Bermuda G&H)
255
4.23
1078.65
April - Sept
T1057
4
Au
Bermuda G&H)
255
3.17
808.35
April - Sept
T1057
5
Au
Bermuda G&H)
255
4.03
1027.65
April - Sept
T1057
6
WaB
,�
0.74
69.56
March - Jul
all
Small Grain
50
17.05
852.5
Sept - April
i otal 1 17.051 5,050.56
*This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are
applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic Vfield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some
eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification 21)
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Tvoe Per Acre* tltilizpd ❑nnlir_atinn
** OPTIONAL**
2
NoA
Millet H)
275
3.42
940.50
April - August
3
WaB
Millet H)
220
12.82
2820.40
April - August
4
Ra,WaB
Millet (H)
205
28.97
5938.85
April - August
2
NoA
Winter Annuals (H)
100
3.42
342.00
Sept - April
3
WaB
Winter Annuals (H)
100
12.82
1282.00
Sept - April
4
Ra,WaB
Winter Annuals (H)
100
28.97
2897.00
Sept - April
* See footnote for Table 1
i otai
Totals from above Tables
45.211 14,220.75
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 17.05 5,051
Table 2 12.82 2,820
Total 29.87 7,871
Amount of N Produced 5,630
Surplus or Deficit (2,241)
NOTE: 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
nutrient or other elements.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
No. Rate In/Hr Amount (In.
1
Ra
Bermuda
0.4
.4-1.0
2,3,4,5
WaB,Au
Bermuda
0.6
.5-1.0
6
WaB
Corn
0.5
.5-1.0
optional
2,3,4
NoA,WaB,Ra
Row Crops
0.5
.5-1.0
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE
NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
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 instance should the volume of waste
being stored in your structure exceed Elevation *see lagoon design.
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 the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
Narrative of operation: Acres shown are "wetted" acres.
Fields 1 - 5 are written for bermuda that will be grazed and cut for hay. Atleast 1/2 of yeild must
be cut for hay. All bermuda fields will be overseeded with a small grain. Field 6 is written for corn,
and must have a cover crop following. If grower chooses, he may plant bermuda instead of corn,
and apply 255 Ibs N if he is going to graze and cut half of yeild for hay.
For this plan to balance, grower must plant either field 3 or 4 either crop), of the optional fields.
If grower wants to plant field 2, then one of the other crops listed must also be planted.
House will he moved from the pull 5 area by the end of Summer 2004.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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 the 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.
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 such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secrervey
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quollty
February 27, 2019
Ashley Peterson Singley
Singley & Son Farm
7520 Dunn Rd
Roseboro, NC 28382
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 htt s://de .nc, ovlabout/divisions/water-resources/water- ualit_v-re ional-o eiationslafo 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 Perrnits. you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an.
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned b April 3. 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Cerdried Animal Waste NIAnaeement flan (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,
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 - AWS820294
Murphy -Brown LLC
�.. w North Caro na Depsrtmentaf Envro mef1tat Qua.ty 1 0 %Pson of Wwt*r Rem.,rces
512 N. sa•sbury St 1 1636 IKa Swvoe Centsr I Rao gh. Nortts Cwot,na 279 99-1636
919.707 9W V

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste
shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and 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).
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage or discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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 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
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Honeycutt & Honeycutt
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures 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 Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the
new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to 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 DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Hal Honeycutt
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Toni W. Kin
Affiliation: Murphv - Brown
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Signature: J L� ate:
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) � I �� � 3C�Lil
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) S1'
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 3LV
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application 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 cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
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 from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to 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 side walls 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 surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, 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 the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the 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 property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name:�'�h
b. Contractors Address: _
c . Contractors Phone: jW
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a Name: .' i� �jC kz %o,,/ 1 5
Phone:
Implement procedures as advised by DWQ 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.
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects �T
----- ------ _._. Site Specific Practices
Flush gutters
• Accumulation of solids
Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently
to remove accumulated solids from gutters as
designed
® Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and pits Crusted solids ® Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting
of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches
ver more than 30 percent of surface
Excessive vegetative Decaying vegetation Maintain vegetative control along banks of
;rowth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dr i5 sterns
,eeders Feed spillage 0 Design, operate, and maintain feed systems
(e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage
® Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10-
day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval
during winter)
AMIC - November 11, 1996, page 1

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source y Cause
BV[Ps to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Feed storage Accumulations of feed 0
Deduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products)
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed
Animal holding areas Accumulations of animal ®
_
Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
wastes and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
Esturbance by animals is minimal
Maintain fence rows acid filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e., inspect for and remove or break up
accumulated solids as needed)
Dry manure handling Accumulations of animal ®
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., �~
systems wastes
7- to 10-day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded for
land application or disposal
®
Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
®
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed
or more information contact:
ooperative Extension Service, ]Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, page 2

wine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause od BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Swine production IT� vegetative or wooded Duffers
I� Recommended best management practices
.9 od judgment and common sense
Animal body • Dirty manure -covered NY Dry floors -
surfaces animals
Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors tted floors
Waterers located over slotted floors
Manure collection
pits
6 Urine
• Partial microbial
decomposition
® Feeders at high end of solid floors
0 Scrape manure buildup from floors
0
ventilation for drying
Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
or scrape
® Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust • Volatile gases :�'E;cient
maintenance
Fans • Dust air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust Rr Washdown between groups of animals
® Feed additives
0 Feeder covers
® Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon El Flush tank covers
liquid while tanks are filling ® Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
lush alleys • Agitation during wastewater ® Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
AM®C - November 11, 1996, page I

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor _ Site Specific Practices
Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon ® Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
liquid while pits are filling anti -siphon vents
Lift stations Agitation during sump tank ® Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain aAgitation during wastewater ® Box covers
collection or junction conveyance
boxes
End of drainpipes • Agitation during wastewater ® Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
at lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions
• Biological mixing
• Agitation
rrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation
iozzles • mind drift
itorage tank or Partial microbial
)asin surface decomposition
• Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 2
W Proper lagoon liquid capacity
l�Correct lagoon startup procedures
C? Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
0 Minimum agitation when pumping
D Mechanical aeration
C3 Poven biological additives
Er Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
® Minimum recommended operating pressure
® Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
® Pump from second -stage lagoon
0 Bottom or midlevel loading
® Tank covers
® Basin surface mats of solids
® Proven biological additives or oxidants

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
_ Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site S pe 1fic Practices
Settling basin surface • Partial microbial ® Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level
decomposition ® Remove settled solids regularly
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry, or
• Agitation when spreading
®
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader
outlets
. Volatile gas emissions
®
Wash residual manure from spreader after use
®
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
• Volatile gas emissions while
®
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry, or sludge on
drying
®
_
Soil incorporation within 48 hours
f ld
re surfaces
® Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
Dead animals
Dead animal disposal
pits
[ncincrators
Standing water
around facilities
• Carcass decomposition
• Carcass decomposition
• Incomplete combustion
• Improper drainage
• Microbial decomposition of
0Proven biological additives or oxidants
Proper disposition of carcasses
® Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
0 Proper location/construction of disposal pits
® Secondary stack burners
® Grade and landscape such that water drains away
from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access Farm access road maintenance
nrblic roads from roads
arm access
AMOC - November- 11, 1996, page 3

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

Version —November 26, 2018
fA taiity 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.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
❑ a Any 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.
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AGRICULTURE
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OPERAT�R:
P|ease rev|ew t�e attached p|an and specifica�ions carefu||y.
Retain �his p|an for your use and records. It is stronS�y
recommended that vouv^or r^r���,+",
�erv/ce personne| are in a��eement as to �ow the waste |agoon
is to be constructed. SCS personne| wh a||
concer�ed parties aod wa|k over -the site to exp|ain a|| f|a3s
and markin3s. It is important that everyone understands what is
expected so that fina| comstruction �eets p|aos and
specif�cations and the Job can be certified for payment (if ACP
cost -share is invo|ved>.
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bui|der or contracto� is responsib!e for fioa| |ayout and
desiSn of the pads. SCS personne| wi|| assis� in a |imi�ed
capac/ty, aor cot.ce�n is the pPoper design anJ
cons�ruction o� the was�e treatme�t I
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cuts and fi|!s as c|ose as possib|e. If addi�io:a| materia| is
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contr�ctor �nd ow�er wi|i n t� t th i
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Fi'e Code: 210
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS
Landowner_ _ _ �E T-yQon�Ie c v �-- County SGsa �r
Community or Group No. Conservation Plan No.
Estimated Depth of Water to Top of Dam Ft. Length of Flood Pool _ Ft.
Date of Field Hazard Investigation /. ZVqo
Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
Est. Elev. .-st. evation
Kind of :Improvements: of Breach
Reach: Length: Width; Slope: Land Use Improvements : Above :Floodwater Above
'Flood Plain: Flood Plain
Ft. Ft. % Ft. Ft.
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improvements from a sudden breach
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Dam Classification (I, II, III, IV, V)
By 6as;e-re �-�r� Date
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name title
NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.

AME:
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Honeycutt
DDRESS:
Rt 2
Box
170
Roseboro,
N.C. 28382
�TRODUCTION:
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Mr.
Honeycutt
p|ans to
contract
with Murphey
to top
out
2448
ho3s
in two tota|
confinement
houses.
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be a
tota|
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waste to
be app|ied
to co
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site
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soi|.
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site
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the
road and is
��reater
than
1000
feet
from any existinS
dwe||in�.
�PE AND SIZE 2448 finishin�
� OPERATION
�ESIGNED BY
ERMANENT STORA8E
2448 Ho�s x 135 |bs per ho8 1 Cu Ft per |b� 330480 Cu Ft
EMPURARY ST0RAGE �
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per 1000 |bs o� anima| wt. x 180 days
.AINFALL LESS EVAPORATION
s�. f�' surface Cl�ea per 12"per ft 42606 Cu Ft
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surface area per 12" per ft.
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AREA
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29 ACRES
'RAZED TIFTON44
21 ACRES
ONTROLLED GRAZlNG
'�ASTAL BERNUDA8RASS
18 ACRES
|'AYLAND
14 ACRES
�FORE ANY EFFLUENT IS APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD BE ANALYZED
� DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. THE NCDA LA8ORATORY
� RA�EI6H IS MAKIN8 SOME TEST ON A LIMITED BASIS. YOU SHOULD
'ONTACT.
AGRONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
NCDA, BLUE RID8E ROAD CE��ER
I::,. IN: N.C. 27611
PHONE: 919-�r33-2655
HEN APPLYIN8 THE EFFLUENT 7O CROPLAND IT SHOULD BE DISK AND A
�VER CROP SEEDED OR A ROW CROP PLANTED TO P�EVEN� ER0SION.
�8ME UF ~[HE EFFLUEN� COULD 8E USED �OR IRRIGATION PURPOS-�S
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Soil Conservation Service
LOCATION CODE Z 0 70
PLAN OF EXCAVATED WASTE STORAGE POND
NAME GETfI.2C 17a,ts ycuTr-- ACP #
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SUMMARY
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Storage for normal precip.(Ft)
+
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Elev.
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(Ft.)
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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated 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 fertilized 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 Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or 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 of 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. adequate 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 overflow 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 near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur 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 level. (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.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than 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:
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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
phosphors, 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 lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.