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Home My WebLink About820398_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: 82-0398 Certificate Of Coverage Number: 2. Facility Name: C & C Top Hog Farm 3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Jammie Scott Pierce 4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 4212 Union School Rd City: Clinton State: NC Telephone Number: 910-990-9516 Ext. E-mail: piercykjp26)yahoo.com 5. Facility's Physical Address: 4301 Union School Rd City: Clinton State: 6. County where Facility is located: Sampson 7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): 8_ Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): 10. Operator Name (OIC): Kim W. Pierce ' 11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): 12. Indicate animal operation type and number: Current Permit: Operations Type Swine - Feeder to Finish Operation Types: NC RalpirE"Pi m x. AWS820398 Zip: 28328 Zip: 28328 Prestage Farms Inc Phone No.: q10 — 99Q-yS OIC #: 989429 Allowable Count 1,355 Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep- Sheep Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder Boar/Stud Gilts Beef Broad Cow Other Wet Poultry Non Laying Pullet Other Layers t� '��i�44 R APR ®� w I ego a1OX. U/Y n 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) d16 foft 2 c l ov 43q0yx 19.00 �1FriJV) 1A5o 0 409826*0 12:QG- 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: I . The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), sip ed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing: a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map) c. The soil series present on every land application field d. The crops grown on every land application field e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP h. The required NRCS Standard specifications 2. A site map/schematic 3. Emergency Action Plan 4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist 7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility. 8. Operation and Maintenance Plan If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal. (e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.) As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the application and all the CAWMP items above to: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov APR ®'y 2019 Re,• _ Wa�'rQua��, I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.) Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation): Name: �m c )66 44 �), ecr Title: Signature: ate: Name: Signature: Name: Signature: Title: Date: Title: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NCDEQ-DWR Animal Feeding Operations Program 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Telephone number: (919) 707-9100 E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov "T APR 0 3 2019 ��anal p �Qonlity S%on FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019 Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization This plan has been prepared for: C&C Top Hog Jamie Piercy 4212 Union School Road Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 990-9516 10-11-2018 This plan has been developed by: Greer Moore Clear Run Farms Consulting Services Inc. PO Box 338 Harrells, NC 28444 (910)38 6456 2mix, Developer Signature Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan. Signature (owner) Signature (manager or producer) �J Date Date This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources f'onservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water Ounservation Commission. Plan Approved By: echnical Specialist Id-.1//-If Date Preview Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10-11-2018 Cover Page 1 Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following source(s): Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan. S7 Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 1,256,085 gals/year by a 1,355 animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste storage capacities of approximately 180 days. Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year Broadcast 2893 Incorporated 4968 Injected 5472 Irrigated 3145 Max. Avail. PAN (lbs) * Actual PAN Applied Obs) PAN Surplus/ Deficit (lbs) Actual Volume Applied (Gallons) Volume Surplus/ Deficit (Gallons) Year 1 3,145 4906 -1,761 1,959,812 -703,727 Note: In source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source. * Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source. 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10-09-2018 Source Page 1 of 1 LI Potential Leaching Technical Guidance Low potential to contribute to soluble None < 2 nutrient leaching below the root zone. >= 2 & Moderate potential to contribute to Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. <= 10 soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. High potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Oilier conservation practices that improve nutrient leaching below the root zone. the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be > 10 considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391). 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 10/9/2018 PCS Page 2 of 2 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown, where available. Planned Crops Summary Tract 9776 9776 9776 9776 Field 1 10 11 12 Total Acres 4.84 1.68 1.47 2.44 Useable Acres 4.84 1.68 1.47 2.44 ..Leaching Index (LI) N/A NIA N/A NIA Soil Series Blanton Blanton Blanton Blanton Crop Sequence Small Grain Overseed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture Small Grain Overseed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture Small Grain Overseed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture Small Grain Overseed RYE 1.0 Tons 4.5 Tons 1.0 Tons 4.5 Tons 1.0 Tons 4.5 Tons 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 9776 3 1.51 1.51 N/A Blanton Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 9776 4 2.61 2.61 N/A Blanton Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 9776 5 2.16 2.16 N/A Blanton Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 9776 6 1.77 1.77 N/A Blanton Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 9776 7 1.86 1.86 N/A Blanton Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 9776 8 1.32 1.32 N/A Blanton Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 9776 9 1.59 1.59 N/A Blanton I Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons PLAN TOTALS: 23.25 23.25 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 10/9/2019 PCs Page 1 of 2 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake. This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation. Waste Utilization'1'able Source Total Use. Year 1 APplic. . itrcgen PA Nutrient Req'd (lbs/A) Comm Fert. Nutrient Applied (lbs/A) Res. (lbs/A) Applic. Tract Field ID Soil Series Acres Acres Crop RYE Period N N N Method 9776 1 S7 Blanton 4.84 4.84 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 9776 1 S7 Blanton 4.84 4.84 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 10 S7 Blanton 1.68 1.68 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 9776 10 S7 Blanton 1.68 1.68 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 brig. 9776 11 S7 Blanton 1.47 1.47 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 9776 11 S7 Blanton 1.47 1.47 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 12 S7 Blanton 2.44 2.44 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 9776 12 S7 Blanton 2.44 2.44 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 3 S7 Blanton 1.51 1.51 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 brig. 9776 3 S7 Blanton 1.51 1.51 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 4 S7 Blanton 2.61 2.61 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 9776 4 S7 Blanton 2.61 2.61 Hybrid Bennudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 5 S7 Blanton 2.16 2.16 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 brig. 9776 5 S7 Blanton 2.16 2.16 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 6 S7 Blanton 1.77 1.77 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 brig. 9776 6 S7 Blanton 1.77 1.77 lHybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10/9/2018 Manure PA Nutrient Applied (lbs/A) Liquid ManureA Mod (are) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) 1000 N gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons 50 19.97 0.00 96.67 0.0 161 64.31 0.00 311.21, 0.00 50 19.97 0.00 33.65 0.0 161 64.31 000 108.36 0.0 50 19.97 0.00 29.26 0.0 161 64.31 0.0 94.21 0.00 50 19.97 0.00 48.83 0.0 161 64.31 0.00 157.24 0.0 50 19.97 0.00 30.16 0.00 161 64.31 0.00 97.11 0.0 50 19.97 0.00 52.13 0.00 161 64.31 0.00 167.85 0.0 50 19.97 0.00 43.14 0.0 161 64.31 0.00 138.91 0.00 50 19.97 0-00 35.35 0.00 161 64.31 0.00 113.83 0.00 WUT Page 1 of 2 Waste Utl, .lion Table Year 1 itrogen Comm Res. PA Fert. (lbs/A iutrient Nutrient Req'd Applied Source Total Use. Applic. Applic. Tract Field ID Soil Series Acres I Acres Crop RYE Period N N I N Method 9776 7 S7 Blanton 1.86 1.86 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 9776 7 S7 Blanton 1.86 1.86 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 8 S7 Blanton 1.32 1.32 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 9776 8 S7 Blanton 1.32 1.32 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 161 0 0 Irrig. 9776 9 S7 Blanton 1.59 1.59 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Inig. 9776 9 S7 Blanton 1.59 1.59 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 4.5 Tons 3/1-9130 ]61 0 0 1 brig. Ti Notes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data. Manure PA Nutrient Applied (lbs/A) Liquid ManureA pplied (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied _ (Field) 1000 N gat/A Tons 1000 gals tons 50 19.97 0.00 37.15 0.00 161 64.31 0.00 119.62 0.00 50 19.97 0.00 26.36 0.00 161 64.31 0.00 84.89 0.00 50 19.97 0.00 31.72 0.00 161 64.31 0.00 102.12 0.0 'otal Applied, 1000 gallons 1,959.81 otal Produced, 1000 gallons 1,256.09 Balance, 1000 gallons -703.73 Total Applied, tons 0.00 Total Produced, tons 0.0 Balance, tons 0.00 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10/9/2018 WUT Page 2 of 2 The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application event. Irrigation Application Factors Tract Field Soil Series Application Rate (inches/hour) Application Amount (inches) 9776 1 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 10 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 11 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 12 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 3 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 4 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 5 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 6 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 7 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 8 Blanton 0.75 1.0 9776 1 9 JBIanton 0.75 1.0 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 10/9/2018 IAF Page 1 of 1 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate ofthe number of acres needed for sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen `-' concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates shown in the second column. Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied. Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should betaken not to load effluent application fields with high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a concern. Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table Maximum Maximum Sludge Crop PA-N Rate Application Rate Minimum Acres Minimum Acres Minimum Acres lb/ac 1000 gal/ac 5 Years Accumulation 10 Years Accumulation 15 Years Accumulation Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard Com 120 bu 150 13.16 16.99 33.97 50.96 Hay 6 ton R.Y.E. 300 26.32 8.49 16.99 25.48 Soybean 40 bu 160 14.04 15.93 31.85 47.78 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10-09-2018 Sludge Page 1 of 1 The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage capacity available at the end of each month ofthe plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero. Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design storage capacity ofthe facility. Ifthe available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity, this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity. Available Waste StoraaeCar)acitv Source Name Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid Design Storage Capacity (Days) Start Date 9/1 180 Plan Year Month Available Storage Capacity (Days) 1 1 122 1 2 107 1 3 146 1 4 180 1 5 180 1 6 180 1 7 180 1 8 180 1 9 180 1 10 176 1 11 173 1 12 169 * Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month. 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10-09-2018 Capacity Page 1 of 1 Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management 1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that 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 the waste, he/she shall provide evidence 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 waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, receiving crop type, or available land. 3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications 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 eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field. 6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is 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). 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10/9/2018 Specification Page 1 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 and flies. 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the soil 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. Nutrients from waste 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 canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,1995, shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters. 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. 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10/9/2018 Specification Page 2 15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields 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 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 of animal waste during the crop season. 21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10/9/2018 Specification Page 3 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 nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three 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. �, 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10/9/2018 Specification Page 4 Crop Notes The following crop note applies to field(s): 1, 10, 11, 12, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from October 15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 301bs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March. The following crop note applies to field(s): 1, 10, 11, 12, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Bermudagrass: CP, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained, Adaptation: Well -adapted. In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3" deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced V to 1.5' in row. For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240 lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts. Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or extension agent for assistance. 465521 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 10-09-2018 Crop Note Page 1 of 1 ...fir r: lip 4n Pit !.4� Z � ` `��- !��► � i 01 'r 9,2 3�? Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Ftlrmitead Cause 0 Swino production BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices 0 Vegetative or wooded buffers; O Recommended best management practices; _ Ell -Good judgment and common sense Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals Cl Dry• floors Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors ®'`Slotted floors; -- D—Vaterers located over slotted floors; Ca` Feeders at high end of solid floors; CYScrape manure buildup from floors; I nderfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection pits • Urine; t'Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge, a Partial microbial decomposition or scrape; 0 Underfloor ventilation Ventilation exhaust fans . Volatile g_ases; CP Fan maintenance; Dust 0 Efficient air movement Indoor surfaces Dust O'Washdown between groups of animals; iYFeed additives; O Feeder covers; O� Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon covers , D Flush tank covers; liquid while tanks are filling D Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with Flush alleys • Agitation during wastewater anti -siphon vents 9'Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation --- conveyance Pit recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon Y g � ' O Extend recharge litres to near bottom of pits liquid while pits are filling with anti -siphon vents Lift stations • Agitation during sump lank 0—Surnp tank covers --~ filling and drawdown Outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater Box covers --- — oriunctron boxes conveyance AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 3 Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Oddr_ Site Specific Practices End oFdrainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater O Extend discharge point of pipes underneath lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions; O''Proper lagoon liquid capacity; • Biological mixing; CYCorrect lagoon startup procedures; • Agitation A —Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio; 14—Minimurn agitation when.pumping, tEr�Mechanical aeration; ff�_Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation; Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind; nozzles - Wind drill Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition; surface . Mixing while filling; Rc Iinimum recommended operating pressure;; Cl--Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface; Er -Pump from second -stage lagoon 8—Boltom or midlevel loading; O Tank covers; Agitation when emptying El-- Basin surface mats of solids; proven biological additives or oxidants Settling basin suR—aces Partial microbial decomposition; O Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid • Mixing while filling; level; • Agitation when emptying WIRemove stilled solids regularly Manure, slurry or sludge • Agitation when spreading; O Soil injection of slurry/sludges; - W spreader outlets . Volatile gas emissions EYWash residual manure from spreader after use; _ G Proven biological additives or oxidants Uncovered manure, • Volatile gas emissions while M Soil injection of slurry/sludges slurry or sludge on field drying surfaces a —Soil incorporation within 481urs.; 5"Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying; GF Proven biological additives or oxidants Dead animals • Carcass decomposition O"_ proper disposition of carcasses Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition Cl-- Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits; pits IT- Proper location/construction ofdisposal pits Incinerators • Incomplete combustion 0—Secondary stack burners AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 4 i Source _ Cause BMPs to Minimize. Odor Site Specific Practices Standing water around • Improper drainage; 11 Grade and landscape such that water drains facilities . Microbial decomposition of away from facilities organic matter Manure !racked onto • Poorly maintained access roads O Farm access road maintenance public roads aom farm access 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 129-89 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; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 5 Available From: NCSU, County Extension Center NCSU-BAR NCSU - BAE NCSU - BAE NCSU - BAE NCSU-BAE NCSU - Swine Extension NC Pork Producers Assoc NCSU Agri Communications Florida Cooperative Extension Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects —� Y Site Specific Practices Liquid Systems Flush Gutters • Accumulation of solids (�' Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from ' metiers as designed. 0- Remove bridging of accumulated solids at _ _ _ _ ___ discharge ns Lagooand Pits • Crusted Solids CIAMaintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where T __ pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 - It 'nches over more than 30% of surface. Excessive Vegetative • Decaying vegetation VMaintain vegetative control along banks of T Y Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along watees edge on impoundment's perimeter. Dry_ Systems Feeders • Feed Spillage O Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation of decaying wastage. 17 Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10 day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter). Feed Storage • Accumulations of feed residues CI Reduce moisture accumulation within and around immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by insuring drainage away from site and/or providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain products). O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed. AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page I R�'_39 � SAMPSON COUNTY EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 910-486-1541 910-592-8996 910-592-7963 910-592-7963 910-592-7161 This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes 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 responses 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 waste in the house if possible. d. Call a pumping contractor. e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon. B. Runoff from waste application field -action include: a. Immediately stop waste 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 sprinklers -action include: a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge. e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. D. Leakage from flush system, houses, solids separators -actions include: �,. 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 t❑ 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 t❑ 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 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 any surface waters? b. Approximately how much was released and for 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 DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office, at 910-486-1541, after hours, emergency number:919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: YOUR NAME, FACILITY, TELEPHONE NUMBER, THE DETAILS OF THE 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 spill leaves 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 SAMPSON Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) office at 910-592-7963 and Cooperative Extension Service (CES) 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: b. Contractors Address: c. Contractors Phone: 6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) a. Name: b. Phone: 7. Implement procedures as advised by DWO 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. S. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine company integrator, contact the company representative at 1-910-592-5771 Ortality Management Method Indicate which methods) will be implemented. MethoS When selec"-"7g multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option. ds o:.�er then those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian. Primary Secondary Routine Mortality Version —November 26, 2018 Pd- -.3(7W Sr`= !"-ee feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal death. i he burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water (G.h S., 06-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal nig"'=ter table. Attach burial location map and plan. _3B -0 at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC q an nen- J. J/ Perde''"g at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7. Cor-ole'e incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102. A co -^posting system a Sumer Services Veterinpproved ary D v s on (attach c py and permitted of pethe rvm'it) Department Compost st sAdist ibuted off -farm, riculture add'�fonal requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ. In the case or dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved b th NC aeparment of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesY e (G.S. 106-549.70). Any -net"od which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible the sa;;-age of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health (Writta^ acprcvai by the State Veterinarian must be attached). 11 Mass Mortality Plan Mass ;rortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are also -eccrrmended 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 'Iv.^e^ numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State 'eter:nar,an. • Bur!a! 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). • 'I 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 Date Signature of Technical Specialist Date !nnrvtor:RIra LK" PIERCY Countyg SAMPSON Date; 01/08/96 ;istance to near*sU rysidence (other than owner)i feet AVERAOE �TVE WEI= (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. 0 sows ffarr= to feeder) x 522 lbs. 0 His 3335 head (finishono (finishing oy) Y.135 lbs. 0 10L... 0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. 1S2925 lbs 0 head cwean to feeder) x 30 lbs. 0 Ibis Describe other 0 Jbs Total Average Live Weight 182925 145 1:'GQWI1aED TdEATMENT VOLUME OF LA000N volum, - 1S2925 lbs. A1.W x Trnatm-nt V011MwQF)&h. ALW 7reatn*nt VQUma1&P;Vh. AKW w0ume - 18&925 cubic 42-007 FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATTO, SLIMOF ACCUMULATION NOT C0KPUYFj.", AT UWKE33 QaOUER7, ARNGVE 5�U55.1-7 AS NE7D7D-' F i i.. 1 7nnvne top 4tn�n 15 K soyhnm of laqnW7 elevation Frcehcard 51do szopps Qnsice Laqncn) - ----------------- Total lesigi volume usinp orismoidal formu0-A S5/?KD1 51/7NOR SOIC(CE! SGIGIDG2 LENUTP DKPQ-: 219.0 Al2A EF 1.092TH 10 WIRY, 203.0 17 4. AREA OF =70-! =%Vn * 3 05- 0 433PS (AREA 6F TOP; 23000 (ARFP OF BOTIOM',. AREA OF N175ECTT&K. ;.17NGTH WIDTH * -6, 107.111" 1"M7A0DF... TTuN n n.'': -.ARCO TCP (4>qREA KTOGEcCEGN) y AREA •BOTTOM! CFO-H! 033PA. !.7i 1 30 530. 2 23460.:,11 A Total unsiqnsd 401uwa Availahin - a05893 CU. FT, q. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top OF dike) Length * Width = 255.0 180.0 45900.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 square feet Describe this area. ��TAL DA 45900.0 souare feel; UpsiUn temporary storage period to be 180 days. Volume of waste prodocM.' Feces urine prod"ctinr in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37 _- �clams = 182004 ins. ALU/133 lhs. ALW > |.37 ]'`!/day !no cay� o:j;pe = 334143 pais. or 04671.5 cuhir feel: Volume of wasn wnt,r lbin is ohs amount of Frcsi w*tr~ nsed foe wkshial floors to %K:w' n! frosm uatp' used fcr a Hush s>Cem. 7|''sh syhems that the MOOr. "Op- a`c accounted for in 50 gallans/dav * 160 days sturage/7,46 qsltom�� ?p' C� Volume = 0,0 cubic fep-, ^;`uuc of rairfall in /'xcesF of e/a�orat�o� Use pnriod of tioi whan rainfall exceeds evaporation by largsnt ean^ib. )30 dav! e:cass ~ainfall = 7.0 inches VoI:me = 7.0 in * DP / 12 incheB per Poo-!-. U»lume = 26775.0 cubic feet ME . Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Vol'/me = 26775.0 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 44672 cubic feet 5B. 0 cubic feet 50. 26775 cubic feet 5D. 26775 cubic feet [OTAL 98222 cubic felt Ton?rrary storage pp'iod====================> 180 days Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========> 7.0 inmes 25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================} 7.0 inches 1,0 Feel-, Sidi slooes=================================> 3.0 : 1 inside top 155,0 Vent lnstbe top 180.0 feet: 70P of di}'a 17.0 f*nt 5nttom of 1apnnn 37.0 fert Tntal required vnl:ue=======================> 2811w7 cu. ft. Actual design 295S93 cu. ft. Was:oal hign watertahle elovalio, (SHWT)===> 03.3 fuN. Stop Pumpin2 43.3 Feet WK bp } n' = to tho 3HWT eiev,========='`> 43.3 Vpnt Must ne } :r `' to min. req. treitN,nt el.=/ 43.0 Fee� peqwired minimum treatment vnlume===========| 132925 c`.. Ph. Or|une a� stop puwping elevaticn============> 187928 cu. ft. Start pcmping olev.=========================> 45,3 foal-, Most bz at bottom of freeboard & E5 yr. rainfal) Actual volume loss 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall-? 2611\8 cu. ft, 6:lume at start pumping elevation===========} F56182 cu. ft. spqoired voluos tc he 71447 cc, K. Actual vnloxE planned to te pumpad==========> 78255 cu. ft. Min. thic:ne;s of soil tiner when required-=} 1.5 fect DESI0 N F P FY; � ' - . _ Foo~ j- APPRO'.'ED BY: C /' . DATE: � LEE ATTPCHED WARTE UT(LIZATIO|^ PLAN WKWNT1:.... ....... _.... ............. ......... ......... .... __ M OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN Proper lagoon liquid - -::year-round priority, It is especially important to maiage _ _ ; .: wet periods. you do not have problems during extended rainy and Maximum store,,- capacity be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is do.-M- ant (Such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy suc, as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste managemnent plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low marker (see Figure -4-11) 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 rezcl,c i:s maximum storage capacity before starting to irrig Oveate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. rflow from the, lagoor, for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subbed Tn no-nPij,i The routine mai - .:.: a lagoon involves the following: of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or I. - 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 �e. _ by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon water. Such _:_ - 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 mi on:hly 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 settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes 2. sid-o slop'.- stability ---slumps or bulges wet or damp areas or, the back slope erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action rodent dam.agti Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong winds. These waves, ca-n erode the lagoon, sidewalls, thereby weakening the Iagoon 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 ~. 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 wash lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat of a waste discharg;,. 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 potentials serous consequences and should not be conducted unless recommended by an appropriate technical expert• s ransfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of: recycling pumps irrigation - Check for leaks, loose Fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding noise, or a large a;nount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or replacement. NOTE; Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time to think about switching, repairing or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare parts or pumps. Sw—ace 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: adequate vegetation 2. diversion capacity 3. ridge berm height Identified problems sho-uld be ccrrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to determine proper solaons, consul: with appropriate experts. You should record. the bevel of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then record the level again 4 to b hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will give you an ide? of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount (you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in planning irrigation applications and storage, If your lagoon rises excessively, you may have an inflow aroblam. from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the lagoon from the surrounding Lagoon Operation Startup: 1. = . �;- construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil 2. Fill .z,,;,w lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before west loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes. 3. Drainp:iDes 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 mess of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the hieing. 4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather). 5. I� is recommended tzat a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon should occour at least two weeks prior to the 91 on the lagoon liquid pH. at the rate of 1 pound per :.es above 7.0. ri._ .,:f:,w�, _ and 8.0. If the pH falls below 1000 cubic feet of Optimum lagoon liquid 7. :; dL =a_�:; of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate b:,o�og:ca' Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm 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. • P a.ctice °, ater conservation ---minimize building water usage and spillage frorn leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water conservation. • - _ = r-=t and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will of solids entering the lagoon Management: • Maintain liquid level between the permanent storage level and • or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1). Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient requi,:ements and soil moisture so that temporary storage maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon • r,.� liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest darn or embankment. Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage level unless you are removing sludge. float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid and as rar away from the drainpipe inlets as possible. Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, -... syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon. • ::-I catch basins at end of confinement houses or are Installed. • =-a. :,; :- vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges. Teo riot allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment. • = � e a ;,� 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 s can be reduced by: • Proper lagoon sizing, mechanical solids separation of Bushed waste, wavity set+! a'-, of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or mrinimizi ,g f&id - and spillage. Lagoon sludge that rather than stored long term will. • "' use the nutrients. Removal techniques: • Hire a Mix th,=� sjudge, and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller Pump to :rough large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate. D_awcatcr the, pup rr part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or �rag;elancj; im.ix n, .madning sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul anc spread om•.te crop:ar:d or forageland; and soil incorporate. Bewater 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 fora.geland; 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 vaA- es 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. WastL aoplic=ion 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 a lcl not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be removed without liner injury. ?f .; possible. liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as 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 f the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphorus, 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 -- - neighbors, Possible Cayes of 1,agoon Failure Lagoon failures result zn 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: l�iodification of the lagoon structure ---an example is the placement of a pipe .r : hb dam �'iil'sout proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in before placing any pipes in dams.) levels ---high levels are a safety risk. • to inspect and maintain the dam. Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon. inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge lagoon liquid level below groundwater 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.