820714_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: 82-0714
Certificate Of Coverage Number:
AWS820714
2.
Facility Name: SHW Sow Farm 1 $utiV
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3.
Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan):
—TW Sow Farm LLC
4.
Landowner's Mailing Address: 2080 Wilson Mill Rd
City: Smithfield State:
NC
Zip: 27577
Telephone Number: 919-989-8878 Ext. E-mail:
5.
Facility's Physical Address: 685 Burke Rd
City: Clinton State:
NC
Zip: 28328
6.
County where Facility is located: Sampson
7.
Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
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Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9.
Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10.
Operator Name (OIC): Brandon L. Warren
Phone No.: 910-385-5095
OIC #: 19126
11.
Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12.
Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Allowable Count
Swine - Farrow to Wean
1,600
Operation Types:
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 Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poultry
Gilts Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers
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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)
32.50
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), si,, ned b% the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

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: ii%ti 504J�pti►. fyy-�1tle: --
Signature: Date:
Name:
Title:
Signature: Date:
Name:
Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 �uu aZ 1/ 20 l X.
Producer: SHW Sow Farm LLC
Farm Name: SHW Burke Farm 82-714
2080 Wilson Mills Rd
Smithfield,NC 27577
Telephone # : [phone]
Type of Operation : Farrow to Weanling Swine
Number of Animals: 1600 sows design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly
encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be
grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre -cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. 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 to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report
from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
1600 sows X 6.1 tons waste/sows/year = 9760 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1600 sows X 5.4 Ibs PAN/sows/year = 8640 PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job.
You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop
to be grown,
soil type and suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS-
CROP
YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES
LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
N/ACRE N/ACRE
USED TIME
10347 - P1,2,3 IAUTRYVILLE ALL
SA
1 202; 0; 23.42
4730.84" APR-AUG
10347 - P1,2,3 'AUTRYVILLE ALL
10346 i� P4,5,6 ,AUTRYVILLEALL
SG _
SA
1,' 751 01 23.42
1 202 0 29.71
1756.51 SEP-APR
6001.42t APR-AUG
10346 P4,5,6 !AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
_ - --
1 75: 0-1 29.71
22 88.25 SEP-APR
I 10347 R14 1BLANTON 0-5%
BC
190; 0 10.25
1947.51 MAR-SEP
10347 - R1-4 BLANTON 0-5%�
SG
^3.8
1 50 Oi 10.25
512.5.i SEP-MAY
10347 R5-7 IAUTRYVILLE ALL
BC
4.7 235. O' 9.18
2157.31 MAR-SEP
10347 - R5-7 AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
1 50 0, 9.18
459; SEP-MAY
_
10346 R8-12 BLANTON 0-5%
BC
3.8! 190' 01 29.6
5624 MAR-SEP
10346 R8-12 iBLANTON 0-5%
SG
1 501 Oi 29.6
_
1480 SEP-MAY
TOTALS:
26897.3
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE 2 : ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)

TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
TABLE 1 _
—1_ 102.161 26,897
TOTALS:
102.16' 26,897
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 8,640
*** BALANCE
-18,257
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding tables 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.
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 1408 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 2.2 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE
--
CROP
RATE (In/hr) AMT (inches)
--
10346
-R8-12
BLANTON 0-5% --
-- -
SG
-
0.75-
- -
10346
--
R8-12
BLANTON 0-5%
BC
0.75 *1
10346
--P4,5,6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
0.60 *1
10346
-P4,5,6
AUTRYVILLE ALL _
SA
0.60 _ *1 A
10347
-R1-4
BLANTON 0-5%
BLANTON 0-5% _ T
SG
BC
SG
SA
BC
0.75
_ 0.75
0.60
0.60
I 0.60
*1 1
— *1
*1
*1
10347
R1.4
10347
-P1,2,3, --R5-7
AUTRYVILLE ALL _
10347
-P1,2,3
AUTRYVILLE ALL
AUTRYVILLE ALL
10347
R5-7
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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of
nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
ACREAGES BASED ON WETTABLE ACREAGE DETERMINATIONS DATED 12-13-05 &
12-17-07. IN PIVOT FIELDS PRODUCER MAY PLANT TOBACCO WITH NO WASTE
APPLIED. FURTHERMORE, PRODUCER MAY PLANT A WHEAT/SOYBEAN ROTATION
AND FERTILIZE AT THE RATE OF 104/100 LBS/N/ACRE, RESPECTIVELY. IF GRAIN
SORGHUM IS PLANTED FERTILIZE AT THE RATE OF 78 LBS/N/ACRE.
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PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a
copy of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If.an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no
greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff
leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to 'Buffers" required by DEM. (See
FOTG Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file for guidance.)
*7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
the outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from anv perennial stream or river (other that an irriaation ditch or canal. Animal waste
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other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landownwer.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right - of ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or
drift from the site.
*16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
*17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
*18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
*19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for
direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied as a preemergence with no other applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
*21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
the maximum storage volume fpr waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM: SHW Burke Farm 82-714
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and/or storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have acces to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: SHW Sow Farm LLC
SIGNATURE: M /\ZL&6.JA (► j DATE: 5- 2 4~ z o� 2
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from
please print
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Barwick Ag Services
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 103 Country Club Circle
Clinton, NC 28328
[phone]
SIGNATURE: DATE:'��
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SWINE FARM WASTE IV1"NAGEMEN T ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Spec:'ic Practices
Farmstead
Swine production
_ .vegetative or wooded buffers;
14 Recommended best management
practices;
Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces
Dirty manure -covered animals
Dry floors
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered floorsSlotted
floors;
?qQ Waterers located over slotted floors;
{) Feeders at high end of solid floors;
{) Scrape manure buildup from floors;
{ ► Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
Urine
)Q Frequent manure removal by flush,pit
recharge,or scrape
Parital micorbial decomposition
{) Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans Volatile gases;
(i(( Fan maintenance;
Dust
Efficient air movement "
Indoor surfaces
Dust
D6 Washdown between groups of animals
QQ Feed additives;
{) Feeder covers;
() Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush tanks
Agitation of recycled lagoon
() Flush -tank covers
liquid whiles tanks are filling
() Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during wastewater
() Underfloor flush with underfloor
conveyanance
ventilation
Pit recharge points
Agitation of recycled lagoon
() Extend rechard lines to near bottom of
liquid while pits are filling
pits with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations
Agitation during sump tank filling
A.Sump tank covers
and drawdown
Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater Box covers
or junction boxes conveyance
End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions
Biological mixing
Agitation
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation
Wind draft
AMOC—November 11, 1996
() Extend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
Proper lagoon liquid capacity
DQ Correct lagoon startup procedures
!Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
pq Minimum agitation when pumping
(} Mechanical aeration
Proven biological additives
Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
0(minimum recommended operation pressure
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
() Pump from second -stage lagoon

Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition () Bottom or midlevel loading
surface Mixing while filling () Tank covers
Agitation when emptying () Basin surface mats of solids
I ) Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface
Partial micobial decomposition
Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
() Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
level
(1 Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading
( ) Soil injection of slurry/sludges
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions
() Wash residual manure from spreader after use
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying
() Soil infection of slurry/sludges
or sludge on field surfaces
I) Soil incorporation within 48 hours
( I Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
( ) Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Dead animal disposal
pits
Incinerators
Standing water around
facilities
Carcass decomposition
Carcass decomposition
Incomplete combustion
Improper drainage
Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
P4 Proper disposition of carcasses
(j Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
() Proper location/construction of disposal pits
() Secondary stack burners
X Grade and landscape such that water drains
away from facilities
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads j( Farm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, ESAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge -Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Desig 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; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Produces Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and =ies; PR0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. 7 ne landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgmer,: in applying
odor control measures as practical.
1 certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Prac-ices hav b en reviewed with me.
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( ando er Signature)
AMOC-November 11, 1 SS

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Spec:`;c Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
41 Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
soilds from gutters as designed.
1 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and ?its Crusted Solids
KMaintain lagoons, settling basins ano
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-a inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation
;{Q Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Growth
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage ;Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues 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).
b( Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Areas
AMIC—November 11, 1996
Accumulations of animal wastes )e Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).

Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes ; 1 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-1 O day
Systems interval during summer; 1 5-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles.
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked () pertain to this operation. ; ;,e landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landbffner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State 'University, Raleigh, NC
27 69 5-7 613.
AMIC--November 11, 1996

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHO; +E NUMBERS
DWQ 110 Y yG !S 441
EMERGENCY MA-IIAGENIENT SYSTEM
SWCD 5'4.t - 7Y4 3
NRCS 5'� z - 75 k7
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the Iagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that 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 pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D: Leaka-e from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. %,JI;ke sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flotti-s in the house, flush systems. or solid separators.
December 18, 1996

e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks- possible action:
a. Di; a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and Iagoon
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. ApproximateIy 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. CouId a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
z. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
R. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office; Phone - - . 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 Iocation of the facility, the Iocation 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 Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number
and local MRCS office for advice/technicaI assistance phone number - -
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 problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors Name:e- (�-r1U-, .5 _
b. Contractors Address:_ /V'L,
c. Contractors Phone: !/�G.-
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6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the Iagoon (NRCS, Consulting
En`ineer, etc.)
a. Name: C %A oo+ s a • r,r.i. � S�0 - 53?J
b. Phone: 5-W A -1I_ — v
7: Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
3 December 18, 1996

Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods Sa_�J�
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Q D Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Q Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
a 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.
a In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
a Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
aMass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
w _
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

THIS DESIGN IS FOR A SINGLE STAGE LAGOON
CLIENTS NAME ____________________________________> i4ike Hope
COUNTY ________________________________________> Sampson Co. NC
TODAY'S DATE ____________________________________> May 1, 2003
SITING LAW DISTANCES OKAY (YES OR NO) ____________> Yes
NUMBER OF PIGS WEANLING TO FEEDER ________________= 0
NUMBER OF PIGS FEEDER TO FINISH ___________________% 0
Niura -CIF SOWS -FARROW T-O-W-EAN'LIN6============> 1.60"
NUMBER OF SOWS FARROW TO FEEDER _______________> 0
NUMBER OF SOWS FARROW TO FINISH _________________> 0
NUMBER OF DEVELOPING GILTS _______________________> 0
NUMBER OF STUD BOARS OR GESTATING SOWS ========> 0
NUMBER OF LAYERS _______________________________> 0
NUMBER OF DAIRY COWS ___________________________> 0
NUMBER OF YEARS OF SLUDGE ACCUMULATION ========> 5
(5 years minimum unless retrofit)
TOP LENGTH AT NORMAL WATER LEVEL _______________>
435.8 FEET
TOP WIDTH AT NORMAL WATER LEVEL _________________>
285.8 FEET
NORMAL WATER LEVEL ELEVATION ___________________>
57.3 FEET
SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE ELEVATION =___________>
53.7 FEET
SIDE SLOPES ______________________________________>
3:1
LAGOON BOTTOM ELEVATION ________________________>
51.3 FEET
Depth of Permanent Water 6.0
feet
(minimum depth including sludge = 6 feet)
(maximum depth of sludge = 2 feet)
Sludge Volume Needed 117776
cubic feet
Sludge Volume Provided @ 2.0 feet depth 207631
cubic feet
Permanent Volume Required
Permanent Volume Provided
581,952.0 cubic feet
671,969.0 cubic feet
ADDITIONAL DA W/O EVAP. (VEGETATED)
ADDITIONAL DA W/O EVAP. (NON-VEG.)
(i.e.. feedlot & non -diverted area)
ADDITIONAL D. A. WITH EVAPORATION
(i.e. pumpout pond)
LENGTH OF PUMPING CYCLE
GALLONS OF FRESH WATER ADDED DAILY
NORMAL RAINFALL FOR PUMPING CYCLE
PERCENT RUNOFF ON VEGETATED AREAS
PERCENT RUNOFF ON NON -VEGETATED AREAS
NORMAL EVAPORATION FOR PUMPING CYCLE __________>
25YRl24HR STORM RAINFALL
RUNOFF DEPTH FROM VEGETATED AREAS
RUNOFF DEPTH FROM NON -VEGETATED AREAS
INCLUDE HEAVY RAIN (YES=1, NO=O)
FREEBOARD (INCLUDES DEPTH OF EMERGENCY SPWY)
0 SQUARE FEET
0 SQUARE FEET
0 SQUARE FEET
180
DAYS
0
GALLONS
21.7
INCHES
30
PERCENT
65
PERCENT
13.3
INCHES
7.5
INCHES
0.0
INCHES
0.0
INCHES
1.0 (NUMBER ONLY)
1.45 FEET
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ESTIMATED TOP OF DAM ELEVATION __________________> 63.00 FEET
FREEBOARD OR CREST OF EMERGENCY SPWY ELEV =____> 61.55 FEET
PERMANENT POOL ELEVATION _______________________> 57.30 FEET
LAGOON BOTTOM ELEVATION ________________________> 51.30 FEET
Temporary Storage Volume Needed
Temporary Storage Volume Provided
Top of Dam Elevation =
Inside Dimensions of Lagoon at Top of Dam
Length 470.0 feet Width
Dimensions of Lagoon at Bottom
Length 417.8 feet Width
ESTIMATED DEPTH TO PUMP
Volume To Be Pumped =
Volume for Estimated Depth =
Begin Pumping Elevation =
Stop Pumping Elevation =
DESIGNED BY. -
DATE:
570,499.3 cubic feet
569,367.4 cubic feet
63.0 feet
320.0 feet
267.8 feet
•_______> 3.00 FEET
382,499.25 cubic feet
393,462.12 cubic feet
60.30 feet
57.30 feet
APPROVED BY -A. G�
DATE:
l
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1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0
head weanling to feeder x 30 Ibs.
= 0
Ibs
0
head feeder to finishing x 135 Ibs.
= 0
Ibs
1600
sows farrow to weanling x 433 lbs.
= 692800
Ibs
0
sows farrow to feeder x 522 lbs.
= 0
Ibs
0
sows farrow to finishing x 1417 lbs.
= 0
Ibs
0
developing gilts x 150 lbs.
= 0
Ibs
0
stud boars or gestating sows x 400 Ibs.
= 0
Ibs
0
layers x 4 Ibs.
= 0
Ibs
0
head dairy cows x 1400 lbs.
= 0
Ibs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 692,800 Ibs
2. SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Sludge accumulates at varying rates.
0
pounds weanling to feeder x 0.25
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds feeder to finishing x 0.25
= 0
cu. ft.
692800
pounds farrow to weanling x 0.17
= 117776
cu. ft.
0
pounds farrow to feeder x 0.17
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds farrow to finish x 0.25
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of developing gilts x 0.25
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of boar studs or gest. sows x 0.125
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of layers x 0.275
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of dairy cows x 0.929
= 0
cu. ft.
TOTAL SLUDGE ACCUMULATION = 117,776 cu. ft.
3. REQUIRED LIQUID VOLUME OF LAGOON
Design Treatment Volume varies by animal type.
0
pounds weanling to feeder x 1.0
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds feeder to finishing x 1.0
= 0
cu. ft.
692800
pounds farrow to weanling x 0.67
= 464176
cu. ft.
0
pounds farrow to feeder x 0.67
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds farrow to finish x 1.0
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of developing gilts x 1.0
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of boar studs or gest. sows x 1.0
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of layers x 2.5
= 0
cu. ft.
0
pounds of dairy cows x 1.0
= 0
cu. ft.
TOTAL LIQUID VOLUME REQUIRED FOR LAGOON = 464,176.0 cu. ft.
TOTAL VOLUME FOR TREATMENT AND SLUDGE = 581,952.0 cu. ft.
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4. NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVEL
Maintain normal lagoon liquid level at elevation
57.3 feet
Construct lagoon bottom to elevation (finished)
51.3 feet
Lagoon size for normal lagoon liquid volume using prismodial formula:
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2
DEPTH
3 3 3 3
6
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH x WIDTH
435.8 285.8 124551.6 square feet
- AREA OF BOTTOM
Lb x Wb
399.8 249.8 99870.0 square feet
AREA OF MIDSECTION
Lm x Wm
417.8 267.8 111886.8 square feet
CU. YD. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] *
DEPTH/6
124551.6 447547.4 99870.0
1.0
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT NORMAL LAGOON LIQUID LEVEL =
671,969.0 cu. ft.
VOLUME NEEDED =
581,952.0 cu. ft.
THE SURFACE DIMENSIONS OF THE LAGOON AT NORMAL LIQUID LEVEL
ARE: 435.8 FEET LONG BY 285.8
FEET WIDE
4A. SLUDGE VOLUME
AREA OF BOTTOM
Lb x
Wb
399.8
249.8
99870.0 square feet
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH x
WIDTH
411.8
261.8
107809.24 square feet
AREA OF MIDSECTION
Lm x
Wm
405.8
255.8
103803.64 square feet
CU. YD. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION)
+ AREA BOTTOM] *
DEPTH/6
107809.2
415214.6
99870.0
0.333
VOLUME OF SLUDGE AT 2.0 FEET OF DEPTH =
207631 cu. ft.
SLUDGE VOLUME NEEDED =
117776 cu. ft.
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5. DAM
Place spoil as a continuos dam to elevation 63.0 feet.
6. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA;
Lagoon (top of dam)
Length x Width
470.0 320.0 150400.0 square feet
Additional Drainage Area Without Evaporation
Vegetated 0.0 square feet
Non -Vegetated 0.0 square feet
Additional Drainage Area With Evaporation
0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 150400.0 square feet
Pumping cycle to be 180 days.
6A.
Volume of waste produced
0
head weanling to feeder x 0.5 gals/day =
0
gals/day
0
head feeder to finishing x 2.3 gals/day =
0
gals/day
1600
sows farrow to weanling x 7.2 gals/day =
11520
gals/day
0
sows farrow to feeder x 8.0 gals/day =
0
gals/day
0
sows farrow to finish x 23.0 gals/day =
0
gals/day
0
developing gilts x 2.5 gals/day =
0
gals/day
0
stud boars or gestating sows x 6.7 gals/day =
0
gals/day
0
layers x 0.045 gals/day =
0
gals/day
0
head dairy cows x 22.0 gals/day =
0
gals/day
TOTAL VOLUME OF WASTE = 11,520.0 gals/day
Volume = 11520 gals/dayx 180 days in the pumping
cycle divided by 7.48 gallons per cu. ft.
Volume = 277,219.25 cubic feet
6B. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by the largest amount.
Excess rainfall (difference) _
8.4 inches
Volume = Volume from lagoon + volume from feedlots, etc. + volume from other sources
Volume = 105,280.00 cubic feet
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6C. Volume of fresh water added
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume of fresh water
used for a flush system. Flush systems that recycle the lagoon water are accounted
for in 6A.
Volume = 0 gallons/day x 180 days in pumping
cycle divided by 7.48 gallons per cubic foot.
Volume = 0.00 cubic feet
6D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = Volume from lagoon + volume from feedlots, etc. + volume from other sources
Volume = 94,000.00 cubic feet
6E. Volume of "Heavy Rain"
Volume = Volume from lagoon + volume from feedlots, etc. + volume from other sources
Volume = 94,000.00 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
6A.
277219.25
cubic feet of waste
6B.
105280.00
cubic feet of excess rainfall
6C.
0.00
cubic feet of fresh wash water
6D.
94000.00
cubic feet of 25yr - 24hr storm water
6E.
94000.00
cubic feet of heavy rainfall
TOTAL TEMPORARY STORAGE 570,499.25 cubic feet
7 DEPTH OF STORAGE REQUIRED (ABOVE NORMAL LIQUID ELEVATION OF LAGOON)
VOLUME OF TEMPORARY STORAGE WHEN TOP OF DAM IS
AREA OF BOTTOM
= 124551.6
sq. ft.
AREA OF TOP
= 143602.7
sq. ft.
AREA OF MID -SECTION
= 133914.6
sq. ft.
VOLUME PROVIDED
= 569367.36
cubic feet
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE DAM AT ELEVATION
ARE: 470.0 FEET BY 320.0 FEET
63.00 FEET ELEV.
63.0 FT.
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8. SET BEGIN PUMPING ELEVATION
PUMPED STORAGE VOLUME
6A. 277219.25 cubic feet of waste
6B. 105280.00 cubic feet of excess rainfall
6C. 0.00 cubic feet of fresh wash water
TOTAL VOLUME TO BE PUMPED = 382,499.25 cubic feet
VOLUME AT ESTIMATED PUMPING DEPTH
AREA OF BOTTOM = 124551.64 sq. ft.
AREA OF TOP = 137864.44 sq. ft.
AREA OF MID -SECTION = 131127.04 sq. ft.
PUMPING VOLUME PROVIDED = 393,462.12 cubic feet
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u� •�, I 1%j1R & MAINTENANCE PLAN
year-round priority, It is especially
- - have problems during extended rainy and
ximuar oapa.oity available in the lagoon for periods when the
re..eiving crop i;s cior;nant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
ex r►d�d ra'nv A e lls ,each as is e t4-understorm season in the summertime, This means
that at We first -,,.gas of plant g6Qv;,rh in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a fa,^-m waste should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liqu.ic , ,7is will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
pe&Alods, in the ;gat surnmer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
raker (see Fig.:;-�, lal} to allow for reinter storage. Every effort should be made to
r44intain the lag,:<m close to the min murn liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the 'agoon has maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does nct 'A , : e: -oom excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from t-e 1agcon f r any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and to L�na1tY action,
The
Ma:ntenan— of 2, vegetative cover for the dam,
Fescue or cornrnori bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
ccvers. Thu vegetaton should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
ma-inrain a vigorous stand, The amount of fertilizer applied should be
bdsAd on e, sods test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
s=,qu.ld be fezsiliiee with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
Bk u rh and t-ees on the embankment must be controlled, This may be
don-, by mc,wing; s+graving, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. Thils should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth,
NOTE: by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of ta,e entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon. and at imst monthly and after major rainfall and storm events, Items to be
checked should include, as a :-:inirnum, the following;
Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for;
accumulation�of salts or minerals
condition of pipes

holes
-bulges
cr as a result of wave action
lagoons rnaa b-. subject tv liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
These can .erode thellagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon darn.
A good awed Yf-egetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. if
wave act;ron o ., .a sent, is damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
Any of gr::sy feats°.rws weakening of the dam, If your lagoon has
any of t►ese feat�;r s, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
consL-action of waste iawons. X ou may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
oa P. waste discha g--, Triew;ve,, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical ex r . An-;, di,�aina into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
- - -- _ and should not be conducted unless
PU.mt,s
for proper operation of:
pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
'Furnp- Lng -;ysterns should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
11v nL completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
syst� - maintensn^e: a". a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety, ..e required. having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to t ti-IX atsou: s - R. oa : -- :or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor'.-.2 _ :r = _ You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
Parts or pump=.
mate_° dive: lion 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
trea=;rnent or storage structures. The only water that should be
cowing from 'Your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly.
You should inspeet your diversion system for the following:
adequate vegetation
diversion capacity
-_ _ berm height

l u►:tai`te 1 prc+bi :s s .ouir_- - �-_---- promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
,aLttif! r ;i rs - e . is I AlCyr"ii; .`heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine pro7.n. solutions, consult with appr opsjate experts.
You should re- ro 'Wne level Of lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
rau d the levF..1 ag a.n 4 tc 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an ides.now much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfal
, l amount
(Joa crust also �e .ecording your natnfall :or this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigadort appiiwtions znd storage, If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have ari inflow from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding
Lagoon 0per:,.-.
Startup:
establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
=uggya loading be -gins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
1R rada�pio s,nto. tF,;-. lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
05%'t C-J� t"he pipe :o discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
or ar:16thcr rmeans of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
lie n ng.
ril;lt,n possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
Nacterial �,-stabhshrnent (due to warmer weather).
tenued that 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
r; on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
=� ; at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
ses above 7,0. Optimum lagoon liquid
and 8.0.
of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
e Tao.w fry ue :: ; that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
iagDon will`ur .t:Cn. Mush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
07TimUrw, nor t; ;��.. Pit C. ;harge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
Ind re';a:ged dz _ w�:k well

water conservation ---minimize building water usage and
pspillage aro1!. 1f;.isi.rr,g waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
rod .r mf. ,'.n'L ;7&n"A and water conservation,
W,d spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
of solids entering the lagoon
level between the permanent storage level and
or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1),
tart irr':g•.t?ng at the eazliest possible date in the spring based on
n' �r ant require-mwents a:,d soil moisture so that temporary storage
w.,ll be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
to provide maximum lagoon
-.�. be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
„m or einbankl:ia�"4�
= that the permanent storage
float o,;,mv intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
a:+d as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
=: bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
_- =- syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon,
catch basins at end of confinement houses or
L e installed,
vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
e from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
a ills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If anirnal pro -duct' --or, is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
nbtai,ning and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discna:ge.
au°idup be reduced by,

:Aids separation of flushed waste,
;�otpl.g o` hushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
AxdAA Ad�aG 11 f i Nasta.,ge and spillage,
. Y - than stored long term will;
the nutrients.
'1;' tl,e s,-'dIP *, d .ag,or, liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller
thxc:ugh large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
��d soi; inaorpr:�ate.
H0p;e pap, of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland
and or
uia ; r�ax -em. firing Madge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
spn-3ad 4itc crQrz id or forajel'alld; and Soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
o'ar and; dredg . sludge frog, lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
area uesvl- , IZPOn to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
=,rto ?,.gin; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
Sao c°opland or fors,geland; and soil incorporate,
Regardless the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constitu..,nts jut' as nu would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
iiut—mmt and rnet l plies F onn the liquid, The application of the sludge to fields will be
lit °its "y tlts, t u>a Fe;�ts as -well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
dui"Yn;e;lt, `ass e zp-Uation rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3,
i^, a
rrAlen removing, sludge, you must P;so pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. CIose
attention by th pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the'Iagoon liner remains
intac,. 17 you W soil Material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity i7rimpdiately and not esume unfal you are sure that the sludge can be
ad,6Gv'C withou; �nea Anj�ry 4f :finer is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
Sludge rem vec from the Lagoon ha3 a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this It should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus
and areal lmvels, as z.;dicatcd by a _uil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion, Note tku' if t .e sluc.g,e :s applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be applit�' only at rates : '1L to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always nave your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value,
The application of sludge will !ncrease the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution s iould be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the

Lagoon fail of wastewater from the structure. Types
of failures inc. ,� _ g�. .: _ L sides, overtopping
dam,ssurrtrr• -�` = '- "d y - the owner has the ,and breach of the
ansUring 1tGc to la responsibility for
goon failures include:
NIC"dification of tine lagoon structure ---an example is the placement of a pipe
in t: c da,-n without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in
before placing any pipes in dams,)
levels --- high levels are a safety risk,
0 .•1 �..ti.11• fi.L� L.... v... f .. -._..
'Zg into the lagoon.
Lire: integty--aproteot from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge
or r.'pture ll'orn lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
=- r;'
guIe~ to far:-,,-iuluw�Q to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
ulOnce this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
of wastewater pv= failure.