820658_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water .Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As .required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verify, all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 82-0658
2. FacilityName: Marcus Daniels 42 Farm
3. Landowner's Narne (same as on the Waste Management Plan)
4. Landowner's Mailing. Address: 3900 Dunn Rd
City: Roseboro C `v - 5. 3 �_ V
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Telephone Number: gift=5t_t—VT 'i'pxt. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 814 David Parker Ln
City: Roseboro State:
6. County where Facility is located: Sampson
7, Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
g, Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): John M. Daniels
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 Tvpes:
Swine
Cattle
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boaz/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
G ilts
Other
Other
Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS820658
Southern Harvest LLC
NC Zip: 28382
NC Zip: 28382
Murphy -Brown LLC
Phone No.: 9tfi53+k 3frt0 OIC #: 19074
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Allowable Count
5,106
Dry Poultry
Other Types
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Pullets
Sheep - Sheep
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Turkey Pullet
Wet Poultry
Non Laying Pullet
Lavers
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13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
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Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield .Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAW.M.P 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 CAWIMIP items above to: 2019PermitRenewal@,nedenr.gov
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I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. l 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: _ l L _ Title: 01-y
Signature: Date: —3 ' ■
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
THE COMPLETED A.PP.LICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276.99-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

Murphy -Brown, LLC 6/23/2011 P.D. Box856
Warsaw, NC 28398
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): Marcus Daniels Facility 82-658
Farm Name: Marcus Daniels #2 Farm
Count Sam; son
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. 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 DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, fe, tons, etc.):
Capacity Type
Waste Produced perAnimal
Total
Farrow to Wean
3212 gaUyr
galtyr
Farrow to Feeder
4015 gaUyr
galtyr
Farrow to Finish
10585 galtyr
galtyr
Wean to Feeder
223 gaUyr
gaUyr
Wean to Finish
838 galtyr
galtyr
5106 Feeder to Finish
986 gal/ r
5,034.516 gait
Total
5,034,516 gall r
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR pbs):
Capacity impe Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean
5.4 Ibstyr
Ibstyr
Farrow to Feeder
6.5 Ibstyr
Ibs/yr
Farrow to Finish
26 Ibs/yr
Ibs/r
Wean to Feeder
0.48 Ibstyr
Ibstyr
Wean to Finish
1.86 Ibstyr
Ibs/yr
5106 Feeder to Finish
2.3 Ib r
11,744 Ibs/r
Total 11,744 lbetyr
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.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage: 36
Total N Required 1st Year: 13500
Total N Required 2nd Year: 0
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 13,500.00
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 11,743.80
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (1,756.20)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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SpecificationsReception Ama
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code
Crop
Lbs N utilized / unit yield
A
Barley
1.6 Ibs N / bushel
B
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
50 Ibs N / ton
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
50 Ibs N / ton
D
Corn - Grain
1.25 Ibs N / bushel
E
Com - Silage
12 Ibs N / ton
F
Cotton
0.12 Ibs N / Ibs lint
G
Fescue - Grazed
50 Ibs N / ton
H
Fescue- Hay
50 Ibs N / ton
I
Oats
1.3 Ibs N / bushel
J
Rye
2.4 lbs N / bushel
K
Small Grain - Grazed
50 Ibs N / acre
L
Small Grain - Hay
50 Ibs N / acre
M
Grain Sorghum
2.5 Ibs N / cwt
N
Wheat
2.4 Ibs N / bushel
O
Soybean
4.0 ibs N / bushel
P
Pine Trees
40 The N / acre / yr
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications
PANT r/animal Farm Total/r
Farrow to Wean
0.84
Farrow to Feeder
1
Farrow to Finish
4.1
Wean to Feeder
0.072
Wean to Finish
0.306
5106 Feeder to Finish
0.35 1838.16
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1838.16 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 9190.8 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 30 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to com at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 73.5264 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for >180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil
Application Rate
Application Amount
Tract Hydrant
Type
Crop
in/hr
*Inches
1A & B
Autryville
C
0.6
1
IC
Autryville
C
0.6
1
Id
Autryville
C
0.6
1
le
Autryville
C
0.6
1
1 F-H
Autryville
C
0.6
1
Sub 1
Autryville
C
0.6
1
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Additional Comments:
This NUP is based on the previous NUP prepared by Dawn Williamson.
There have been no changes made to the cropping system, fields nor
hydrants. This plan simply reflects a change in facility a on the 1000
farrow to feeder capacity, which was converted to 3866 finishing, bringing
the total finishing capacity to 5106, with no increase in SSLW.
This plan has thR_p roducer using the 100 Ibs. rate on Small Grain which
imposes the following constrictions: No applications can be made to the
bermuda hay crop after August 31st. Applicaflons can be made to the
Small Grain beginning Sept 15th thru October. No waste can be applied to
the crop during the months of November, December, and Janua . Application
may begin again in Feburary and March. Small Grain MUST be removed
from the field by April 7th.
The field sub 1 is the total field acres, minus "wetted" acres and setbacks,
and can be applied on using an "Aerwa " machine or honeywagon.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Marcus Daniels #2 Farm
Owner: Marcus Daniels
Manager:
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 nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature:
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Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist: Toni W. KI
Affiliation: _ Murphy-B
Address: 2822 Hwv
Signature:
Warsaw NC 28398
Telephone: [phone]
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NUTRIENT 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 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 Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving crop tvpe, 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 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).
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
surface is frozen.
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NUTRIENT 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 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 than 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.
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 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.
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NUTRIENT 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 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.
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 soil 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 a minimum of five
years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Farmstead --_-- _-Cause -
• Swine production
Animal body
surfaces
door surfaces
Manure collection
pits
_Ve�on exhaust
fans
Indoor su f eacrr s -
Flush tanks
• Dirty manure -covered - -
animals
• Wet manure
BMPs to Minimize Odor
B' Vegetative or wooded buffers
Recommended best management practices
GYGood judgment and common sense
4� y floors
-covered floors
[,� slotted floors
Waterers located over slotted floors
D" Feeders at high end of solid floors
L'YScrape manure buildup from floors
- - -
• Urine - - —�-
O Underfloor ventilation for drying
• Partial microbial
03'Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recliarge,
or scrape
decomposition
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• Dust
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Gl�Washdown between
groups of animals
13' eed additives
O Feeder covers
Teed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
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lagoon
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conveyance
21-TI to Minimize Odor
Stte Spire Practices
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Lagoon surfaces
pipes underneath
lagoon liquid level
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Pe goon liquid capacity;
• Biological mixing;
111"'Correct lagoon startup procedures;
• Agitation
®' Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
W-Minitnum agitation when.pumping;
0 Mechanical aeration;
]rrigation sprinkler
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SK Proven biological additives
nozzles
pressure agn;
Wind drill
Irrigate on dry days will, little or no wind; - - -- - - --
Q�Minirnum recommended operating pressure-
W.-Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
Storage lank or basin
a Partial microbial decomposition;
❑ Pump from second -stage lagoon
'Bottom
surface
• Mixing while filling;
O or midlevel loading; - - - - -- - - — - - - - -- - - - -
• Agitation when emptying
O Tank covers;
Q Basin surface mats of solids;
Settling basin surface
_
• Partial microbial decorn position;
p
C�Proven biological additives or oxidants
• Mixing while filling;
Gxleud drainpipe outlets underneath liquid --
level;
Manure, slurry or sludge
spreader outlets
• Agitation when emptying
• Agitation when spreading;
• Volatile gas emissions
Uncovered manure, . Volatile gas emissions while
Slurry or sludge on field drying
surfaces
Dead animals • Carcass decomposition
Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition
pits
Incinerators © 111con►pide combustion
13" Remove settled solids regularly
D"Soil injection ofStu ny/sludges; - -- - -- - -- - __
tr Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
Gl`qIroven biological additives or oxidants
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
Ik'Soil incorporation within 48hrs.,
Cll'�pread in thin uniforni layers for rapid drying;
CPIProven biological additives or oxidants
(99rProper disposition of carcasses - - - - --
ff-Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits; -
© Proper location/construction ofdisposal pils
Cl Secondary stack burners - -
3' r i
! �C' 1�1U!ri Eiitl?e 1, l 9%: Paw- .

t:nuse lamps to iY,linimize Odor
Standing water around • improper drainage; RrGrade and landsc — `-
facilities a Microbial decomposition of away from facilities such drat water drains
organic matter
Manure tracked onto . Poorly maintained access roads Fans mess road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
Additional Information:
Site
Practices
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 Rule/f3MP Packet - — — —
Available From:
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Street
NCSU, County Extension Curter
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 128-88
NCSU -BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Ffusir -Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-99
NCSU - BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
NCSU - BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU -BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIN-33
NCSU - BAE
Environmental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual
NCSU - Swine Exlensionr
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
NC Pork Producers Assoc
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and flies ; PROI07, 1995 Conference Proceedirr g s
NCSU Agri Corrnnunicalions
Florida Cooperative Extension
AMCC - November 11, 1996, l�cgc 5

i
69""M
Insect Control Checklist for Ani..1 operations
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l7u�h (i "tier --�
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s
Act urnulatiuu ofsOliOs
- Llgnu! Systems Silt Specific 1'raclices
---`—
i�tllsh systcn, is designed
and oper.►ter! -
sufficiently to remove
accilnl"laled s(Ili,)s fr(►n) `
,kglitters as designed,
-
1 al;uuns ;inJ fits `- ; ­-._ - - _ -_--
f' USIM SOlids
ernove bridging of accu"iulalcrl solids al
lischarge
fNalrllali, Iag00l1S. SCllllllg 1►aStns afill
---_ —_—_
pits LYllert
Pest breeding is apparellt l0111„It!"1LC ifie -' -- — -
CrllSll)lg Of SOlI[!S
Iit t esll r VCEC alive - : --------
(;r Decaying ve[;etati(u�--
10 a deptll Of 1,0 "lore plait 6 -
"'cites over "tore tllan 30%Ofs"rface.
o,t Ih
kiaiulain veg • '_----------- --
r.tativeConlrol
_ ._-- _ _
along banks ol- -•_ _ _ _
lagoons and Other in,poun(lp1ellis
to prevent accunlillatiall Of decaying vegetative
- -- --• - • --------•---- ----- - --
u►aucr
along walel's edge on in) oli
-••- • - ---•------ --- l (inlenCs perirucicr.
• r ccrl Sl,ill:lgc
- Dry Sysle,lls
-O_
Design, Operaic a"(�-
1 uwiutain feed- systcIIIS _ _
bunkers and troughS)
to minimize the -
�accumulati�n Of decaying wastage_
t-� (-feat)
tip spill
age on a cool"" basis (c.g., 7 - 10 day interval ing
dar
-•----• -
l=ccd tiiue.rLi --- --•-- -_ -
• AccumnlatiOns of fcer) residues
sunmler: I5-3() day illiclval
luring evinte_r).
-
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n oisinrc
. _.....
ncc"u,uf;nnm w`~— it ad -
around immediate
peri"ieterul-Iced sir »rage
areas fly inswing drainage ;I,v:l}' lion,
sites
atid/Or providing ade(plale a)ntainnlcitt (e-L•.
covered
hill li►r brcwer"S grain :wd similar Vila►
moisture
grain prodllcts}-
f7 luspect lbr and rel,love Or break up accll"Illl:ltell
solids ill filter strips arolrnll feed sloial,e
Ileeded.
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Anin- %c,lelin
6 Areas
5y-*)teuts
• Accunyttl:,tio,ts ofanimal wastes 1tMPs to Cartrrot Inserts
and feed wastage Slim'
Eliminate law areas that trap moisture afonl;��
fences and Other lacatinns where waste
accumulates and disturbance by anintats is
minima)
r Maintain fence rows and lifter ilri animal holding areas to ps around
accumulations ofwasminis.
break up accuntnla
remove or tes nIll, utspect for and
• Accttniulaliotts ofa,tinr.,1 wast--- needed)led solids as
l7 Itc,'love spillage on a rotttt bpe ;lsis e.. -�
day interval during sttennter; lS-30�1 g' 7 ' ]0
during winter) where manure is loaded fort
erval
application or disposal. taut
f 7 12rovide li►r adequate drainage ar nutd mar►ure
stockpiles.
- -- - - - - n fnspcct For and remove or break up accuutr,laterl
�- -_-- _-_ --y--� `- - wastes in tiller strips aroundslrxkpites and
i„tunp:,tir►n cur}tact the Caoper:ttivc lixtensiun Service 1` matttuc handfing:trcas :es
It,,lcil,h Alt',/4')j_ n1edcd.
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PLTY ACT
I ON PLAN
f 7� PHONE NMSERS
DWQ
NTRCS
This plan wil] be irnp1emer�ted in the event that wastes from your o erati
on are ove owing, or ruruxxr g o ff site. You should not wait until wastes each sm-facee�g'
leave your prooer.— tc consider that you have a problem. You should make ensure that this, does nec happen, This plan should be posted in as accessible wad or
all employees at tw�ie farrili... The following are some action items you Should effort to
]take. for
d take,
] • Stop the release of ,•asses Depending on
Possible. 3uesxed responses the situation, this may or may not be
to some possible problems are listed below,
A. Lagoon overL4"jt;w_ooss:ble solutions are:
a. Add soil to b-er.m to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate,
C. Stop a,:l flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a ?ur�r;pi>^+g 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 reasons) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate :he application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C: Leafage from ^--:e waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump..
b. Stop irriaadcn pump.
C. Close valves to elinvnate further discharge.
d. Repair aal leaks p^or to restarting pumps.
D; Laaka�: from fh;s41
- systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a, Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irr.W ation au+ne.
C. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows -'n the house. flush systems, or solid separators.
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e. Psepai: a:: {.aks n.or to restarting pumps.
Or sidelvall of lagoon. often this is seepage as opposed co
flowi g ae ks— �a,,ib,e action:
a. T`W
or dirt:; away from the embankment
pu"" a st'wxnersir-;e Pump, and pump back to lagoon. to catch all seepage,
b. If holes are ca;: sed by b
'tiO�es ,_ �d co•r ;• burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
C. Have a �� I act with a clay type soil.
!y .p.,.,aes "Ona; „valuate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
boot: m a:1 • Q^y as poss.,ble,
2• Assess the extc; wA tlae spill and note any obvious damages.
a' Dad the w^�'te r=ach z0v surface waters?
ppox
b. Axry :ou• n;"ch Was released and for whatduradon?
c. Any darnage. ;voted su4h employee d. Did the spill leave :��:e aro as emp Yee
injury, fish kills, or property damage?
e. Does the sc ?l :cafe the aotential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a �.::s.e �� ;A event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
` . Ho pvtaor•e water wets in danaer.(either on or off of the property)?
h• Haw much :eachec s•�:.-face waters? P P Y)
S: Contact appxopria,: agencies,
a. During normal business hours, call your DW
regional oAfic : PAAone9,j- �/. i Q (Division of Water Quality)
Your phone ca; should include: your name, facilitAftef hours, y, number 3-3942.
of the incident Tor: i�em 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the'locatdiolr
direction of m;,vement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The carzective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EM5 Phone number C. Instruct F.VS to contact local Health Department.
and local MRd. Contact CBS, 'phone nurnbersf 7'e ;local SWCD office hone number
CS office for advice/technical assistance phone number �2_-79eg
. 3 79d .3
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to the:r� and asi::,�at person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the co zactor of }cur choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
C. Contractors Pho„e:
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-- Contact the technicci speciaiist %%'7O certified the lagoon (tiRCS, Consulting
Engine:r, etc.`.
w
a• Name: C.c.V4.%
b. Phone. /0-3ov
J: ImFlernent proc,.d-es
u .. as advised by MV
rec:tifY the darnao Q and technical assistance agencies to
��E •e ai::he sc stem. and re~_�sess the «•aste rnanagernent plan to
keep probie ns wj;? re;ea.se or from happening asain,
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Version —November 26, 2018
[Vortality rOanagement !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
LlInk 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.
D 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.
aElIn the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional 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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Si of of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

rower: 2187 A eslgnetl By: JL'l3
Address: P.O. BOX 856 Checked By: DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 04/14/09
Countv: SAMPSON Sheet 1 of 7
ANAEi�OBiC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM INFORMATION
Farm Population:
Nursery: ----------- ------
0
Wean to Finish: ----------- -- -- 0
--
0
Finishing: 1000 Hd.
Farrow to weanling:........ ---------- 0
Farrow to feeder: --- —---------- ---
Farrow to finish: ----------- 0
Boars: ----------------- 180 Days
Storage Period: ------- ------ 7.5 In.
25 Yr.124 Hr Storm Event -------------------
"Heavy Rain" Factor 7.0 In.
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation ------------ 0
Additional Water Usage:-----------
D
Additional Drainage Area: -------------------
3
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape? (YIN) -- --- Y
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway? (YIN) ----- --- — N
Was This Design Built Prior to Sept. 1996? (YIN) -------- —__ Y
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (YIN) ------------ N
.00
Seasonal High Water Table Elev:---------------- 01.0
Ft.
Freeboard: --------------
1.0
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: 3 :1 (H:V)
Side Slopes: 0.0
0.0
Tap of Dike Elevation: -------------. --• Depth 99.27 Ft.
Finished Bottom Elevation: BOTTOM E 11.52 Ft. 87.75 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: ---------- ___. 20.28 In. 97.58 Ft.
Stop Pump Elevation: _ -. ___--------. 52.08 In. 94.93 Ft. i
i
LAGOON VOLUME REQUIRED VOL. DESIGN VOLUMES 0% REQ`D-
Storm Stor = 57977 (Cu.Ft.) 58,701 (Cu.Ft.) 101.25%
Temporary = 159853 (Cu.Ft.) 209,026 (Cu.Ft.) 130.76%
Permanent = 433000 (Cu.Ft.) 433,655 (Cu.Ft.) 100.15%
Total Volume - --- 650,830 (Cu.Ft.) 701,382 (Cu.Ft.) 107.779/6
112 Treatment Volume = � 216,500 (Cu.Ft.)
89.91 In.. Ft 78 .
112 Treatment Volume Elevation = 9135.95 In.
90 Temporary Storage Volume Elevation = 96627 Ft.
1.7 Ft.
Min. Required Liner Thickness -------- 92,763 S.F.
Lagoon Surface Area: (inside TOD) ------------------
Murphy -Brown. LLC Engineering P.O. Box 856 ,Warsaw, NC 28398 [phone]

J
�Grower7 _".� 79r LaG0UN
A
DSE
Address: P.O. BOX 856
Checked By:
Date: 04/14/09
WARSAW, NC 28398
Sheet 2 of 7
County: SAMPSON
_
ACTUAL DESIGN
CALCULATIONS
�VOLUME
BASE VOLUMES j Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE -AREA VOLUMES
Contou r
Elevation (FT_1 Area (SF i
1,ncr. Vol. :Cu. FT? Cumul. Vol. Cu. FT
89.00 52,307
90.00 57,810
55,059
53,622
108,681
91.00 61,370
59,590
168,271
92.00 64,437
62,904
231,174
93.00 67,564
66,001
297,175
94.00 70,754
69,159
366,334
95.00 74,024
72,389
438,723
96.00 77,729
75,877
514,599
97.00 81,557
79,643
83,516
594,242
677,758
98.00 85,476
99.00 89,520
87,498
765,256
99.27 92,763
24,608
789,864
1
These volumes were calculated using
the vertical average end area method.
TOTAL READ VOL 650,830 CF
CUMULATIVE VOL. ZONE VOL. 107.77%
END PUMP = _ _ = 94.93 FT
433,655
642,681
CF TR'MT 433,655 100.15%
CF TEMP 209,026 130.76%
START PUMP = = 97.58 FT
MAX STORAGE = 98.27 FT
7011382
CF STOR 58,701 101.25%
Murphy -Brown, LLC Engineering
P.O. Box 856,Warsaw, NC 28398
[phone]
F

Grower. FARM 2187 LAGOON A
Address: P.O. BOX 856
WARSAW, NC 28398
County SAMPSON
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Permanent Storm
Required Treatment Volume:
Wean to Finish
0
115
Finishing
0
135
Farrow to weanling
1.000gi433
Farrow to feeder
0522
Farrow to finish
0,417Boars
0400
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft.)=
Sludge Storage Volume:
Nursery
0
3u
Wean to Finish
0
115
Finishing
0
135
Farrow to weanling
1,00
4433
Farrow to feeder
0
522
Farrow to finish
0
1,417
Boars
0
400
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu. ft.)-
Tem ora Stoma a Volume:
Manure Production:
Designed By: jub
Checked By: DSE
Date: 04/14109
Sheet 3 of 7
�
• r_
/1
/
/1
/
11
1
It
� 111
/1
1
433,000
1 11
/ 11
/ 11
1 11
1
1 11
1
0
nimaI type (,apacity '' to. enod a.ioav) = r oea4
Nursery_ _ = 0 180 _- _ 0.30 - 0
0
__-f- - 180 1.17
Wean to Finish _� 0 — -
Finishing _ - 0 180 r 1.37 i_ - 0-�
Farrow to weanling�1,000 - _ 180 4.39 790,947
-- - - -- - ` f 5.3
1800 0
`
Farrow to feeder N ---- - '
Farrow to finish --- _ - r0 _ 180 _ 14.38 0_
Boars 0 L 180 4.061 _ 0
Total Manure Production (gals.)= 790,947
Total Manure Production (cu.ft.)= 105,742
Excess Fresh Water:
Wean to Finish
Finishing
Farrow to weanlii
Farrow to feeder
Farrow to finish
Boars
Lap y moo. Perlod d.lday) = iota'
1
;1
1 •/
1 1/
Total Fresh Water Excess (gals.)=
Total Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft.)=
P_ 6 i3ox 856, Warsaw NC 28399
0
0

Grower. FARM 2187 LAGOON A Designed By. ice
Address: P.O. BOX 856 Checked By. DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 04/14/09
County: SAMPSON Sheet 4 of 7
Temoorary Storage Volume: (Cont.}
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area + Additional Drainage Area) * Rainfall 1121n./ft
Vol.= (92763 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 7 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)= 54,112
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'1 Drainage Area) * 25Y0241ir. Storm(in) / 121n./ft.
Vol.= (92763 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 25Yr.124Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)= 57,977
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'1 Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (92763 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.) = 0
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additional Water Storage is Required
0 0
Total Required Storm Storage
(25Yr. / 241-1r. Storm +'Heavy Rain')= 57,977 (CU.FT)
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water + Rainfall Excess + Additional Water Storage) = 159,853 (CU.FT)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludge) = 433,000 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME = 650830 (CU.FT.)
P.O. Box

w Grower: FARM 2187 LAGOON A Designed By: JCB
Address: P.O. BOX 856 Checked By: DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 04/14/09
County: SAMPSON Sheet 5 of 7
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY
Top of Dike Elevation
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation
Top of 25Yr. / 241-1r. Storm Storage
Top of "Heavy Rain" Storage
Start Pump Elevation
End Pump Elevation
Top of Sludge Storage
Seasonal High Watertable Elev.
Finished Bottom Elevation
Inside Top Length
Inside Top Width
Side Slopes
Lagoon Surface Area
Min. Liner Thickness (if required)
Freeboard Depth
Temporary Storage Period
Zone Deaths:
------- —-------- — 99.27 FT.
___w------------- Not Al Applicable
98.27 FT.
Not Applicable
97,58 FT.
94.93 FT.
-.,..._ ------- _ Not Applicable
0.00
87.75 FT.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
3:1 H:V
92,763 SF
-------- ------- 1.7 FT.
1.00 FT.
180 Days
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME = 701382 (CU.FT.)
Treatment / Sludge Storage Zone Depth -------- 7.2 FT.
Temporary Storage Zone Depth _..___..___ 2.6 FT.
Freeboard / Storm Storage Zone Depth -- _ 1.7 FT.
Total Lagoon Depth ---------- 11.5 FT.
- .- - (9-1) ?_9

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F f Grower: FARM 2187 LAGOON A�
Murphy -Brown, LLC Engineering
ZONE ELEVATIONS
W Designe JCo ?
Checkec DSE
Date: 04/14/09 '�
Sheet 6 of 7 f
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 99.27
TOP OF STORM ELEV = 98.27 / 1
TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 97.58
TOP OF TREAT ELEV = 94.93 SHWT = 0.00
� 1
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 87.75
P.0. Box 856, Warsaw NC 28398
[phone]

Grower: FARM 2187 LAGOON A -� - — --^ - Designed By -
Address: P.O. BOX 856 Checked By: DSE
WARSAW, NC 28398 Date: 04/14/09
_ County: SAMPSON _ Sheet 7 of 7—
This livestock waste treatment lagoon is designed in accordance with the United States
Natural Resources Conservation Service PRACTICE STANDARD 359- WASTE TREATMENT
LAGOON, revised prior to June, 1996.
Emergency Spillway:
j An Emergency Spillway is not required.
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NOTE: See attached Waste Utilization Plan - -''� Z
�--� ...ice �.!-•.`fy.. .' —
DESIGNED:
rr•7t77lllll,♦
DATE:
COMMENTS: The lagoon has been designed as an irregular shape. ^_
This design is update of start and stop pump elevations and to show the 1 /2
treatment volume level for sludge storage. This design does not supercede the
Murphy -Brown,
original certification of the farm.
I
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Engineering P.O. Box
NC 28398
(910) Z93-3434
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Operator: Farm 2187 County: Sampson
Date: 08/09/01
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
0.0 feet
1_ AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs.
= 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs.
= 0 lbs
0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs.
= 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs.
= 0 lbs
2600 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs.
= 78000 lbs
Describe other
0
Total Average Live Weight = 78000 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 78000 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1
CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 78000 cubic ft (includes 0
cu. ft. add. treat. vol.)
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)---------------------
184.0
Inside top width (feet)----------------------
115.5
Top of dike elevation (feet)-----------------
50.0
.-- Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------
37.0
Freeboard (feet)-----------------------------
1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------
2.0 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 180.0
111.5 12.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
180.0 111.5 20070 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
132.0 63.5 8382 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
156.0 87.5 54600 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6
20070 54600 8382 2.0
Total Designed Volume Available = 166104 CU. FT.
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AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
160.0 91.5 14640.0 (AREA AT TOP OF TREATMENT VOLUME)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
132.0 63.5 8382.0 (AREA AT BOTTOM OF LAGOON)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH =
146.0 77.5 11315.0 (AREA AT MIDSECTION OF TREATMENT VOLUME)
CU. FT. _ (AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6
14640.0 45260.0 8382.0 1.2
79662
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
177.6 109.1
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
132.0 63.5
19376.2 (AREA AT TOP OF TOTAL STORAGE LESS 25 YR. STORM
8382.0 (AREA AT BOTTOM OF LAGOON)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH
154.8 86.3 13359.2 (AREA AT MIDSECTION)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
19376.2 53437.0 8382.0
1.9
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5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
( Length * Width ) + Surface area of connecting waste facility
184.0 115.5 0.0
21252.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water) or impervious area
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 21252.0 square feet
Design temporary storage per riod to b e 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 78000 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
volume = 142480 gals. or 19048.1 cubic feet
volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per cF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days evaporation = 0.0 inches
180 days rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 in. per ft. = 12397 cubic feet runoff
Volume = 0.0 in * lagoon DA/12 in./ft = 0 cubic feet evap.
Volume = 12397 cubic feet
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5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 12397 cubic feet
5E. Additional volume as follows:
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 19048 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 12397 cubic feet
5D. 12397 cubic feet
5E. 0 cubic feet
TOTAL 43842 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====================>
180
days
Rainfall during wettest period of storage===>
7.0
inches
Evaporation during storage period===========>
0.0
inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================>
7.0
inches
Freeboard===================================>
1.0
feet
Side slopes_________________________________>
2.0
. 1
Inside top length===========================>
184.0
feet
Inside top width============================>
115.5
feet
Top of dike elevation=======================>
50.0
feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================>
37.0
feet
Total required volume====—================>
121842
cu. ft.
Actual design volume==================--=--->
166104
cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
0.0
feet
Stop pumping elev.__________________________>
44.0
feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========>
0.0
feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=>
43.0
feet
Required minimum treatment volume===========>
78000
cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============>
79662
cu. ft.
Start pumping elev._________________________>
48.4
feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==>
153707
cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation===========>
154271
cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped================>
31445
cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========>
74608
cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==>
1.9
feet
7. DESIGNED BY:
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:
*
*
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Date:
08/09/01
Sampson
operator: Farm 2187 County: p
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
0.0 feet
1__ AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
1lbs.
= 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to finish) x
22 lbs.
522
-
- 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x
135 lbs.
_ 167400 lbs
-
1240 head (finishing only) x
0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs.
=
0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs.
_
0
Describe other
Total Average Live Weight =
167400 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 167400 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
0 cu. ft. add. treat. vol.)
Volume = 167400 cubic ft (includes
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) "-'-----------------
feet
206.0
_
Inside top width (feet) ----------------------
165.0
65__--
Top of dike elevation (feet)--------------
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)--------
30.0
1.0
Freeboard (feet) ---------------------
2.0-1
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------- -----------
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE02 20NGTH
WIDTH
11PTH
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
161.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
202.0 161.0 32522 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
158.0 117.0 18486 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
180.0 139.0 100080 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
cu. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
32522 100080 18486 1.8
Total Designed Volume Available = 276995 CU. FT.
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AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
188.0 147.0 27636.0 (AREA AT TOP OF TREATMENT VOLUME)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
158.0 117.0 18486.0 (AREA AT BOTTOM OF LAGOON)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH =
173.0 132.0 22836.0 (AREA AT MIDSECTION OF TREATMENT VOLUME)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
27636.0 91344.0 18486.0 1.3
171833
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
199.6 158.6 31656.6 (AREA AT TOP OF TOTAL STORAGE LESS 25 YR. STORM
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
158.0 117.0 18486.0 (AREA AT BOTTOM OF LAGOON)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH =
178,8 137.8 24638.6 (AREA AT MIDSECTION)
CU. FT. = (AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6
31656.6 98554.6 18486.0 1.7
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S. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
( Length * Width j + surface area of connecting waste facility
206.0 165.0 0.0
33990.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water) or impervious area
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 33990.0 square feet
Design temporary storage per riod to b e 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & e production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 167400 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
urine
Volume = 305784 gals. or 40880.2 cubic feet
Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days evaporation = 0.0 inches
180 days rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 in. per ft. = 19828 cubic feet runoff
Volume = 0.0 in * lagoon DA/12 in./ft = 0 cubic feet evap.
Volume = 19828 cubic feet
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Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 19828 cubic feet
5E. Additional volume as follows:
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 40880 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 19828 cubic feet
5D. 19828 cubic feet
5E. 0 cubic feet
TOTAL 80535 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====================>
180
days
Rainfall during wettest period of storage===>
7.0
inches
Evaporation during storage period===========>
0.0
inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall=============---==>
7.0
inches
1.0
feet
Side slopes_____________________________ ___>
2.0
: 1
Inside top length===========================>
206.0
feet
Inside top width============�==============>
165.0
feet
Top of dike elevation=======================>
50.0
feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================>
38.0
feet
Total required volume_______________________>
247935
cu. ft.
Actual design volume========================>
276995
cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
0.0
feet
stop pumping elev.__________________________>
45.5
feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========>
0.0
feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=>
44.0
feet
Required minimum treatment volume===========>
167400
cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============>
171833
cu. ft.
Start pumping elev.====___________________-_>
48.4
feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==>
257167
cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation========== >
257742
cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped=====-----======>
60708
cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========>
85909
cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==>
1.8
feet
7. DESIGNED BY:
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:
*
*
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority, It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods,
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy sells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid, This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should 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
gate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action,
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled, This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the Iagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for:
1. separation of joints
2, cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4, overall condition of pipes

• Lagoon surface ---look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment ---look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability ---slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and parking Iot 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 inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well.

Practice `Water conservation ---minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon
Management..
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and
the full temporary storage level.
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1).
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon
storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the Iagoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by,

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

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