090039_Application_20240328

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, 2024, 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 3,2024.
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. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS090039
2. Facility Name: Nick Gooden Farm#3
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Nicholas G Gooden
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 448 Soup Haire Rd
City: Elizabethtown State: NC Zip: 28337
Telephone Number: 910-874-3111 Ext. E-mail: nickgoodenl&ahoo.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 499 Coley Rd
City: Elizabethtown State: NC Zip: 28337
6. County where Facility is located: Bladen
7. Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code):
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): Murphy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Nicholas G.Gooden Phone No.: 910-874-3111 OIC#: 1009235
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Feeder to Finish 7,344
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

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons,Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds(WSP):(Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure Type Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure (Lagoon/Digester/ Date (Clay,Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name WSP) Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
I Lagoon 1/l/1990 Full,clay 812,832.00 92,000.00 19.00
2 Lagoon 1/l/1990 Full,clay 912,832.00 92,000.00 19.00
i �
Submit 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), either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email 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
£ 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,solids separators,sludge drying system,waste transfers,etc.)
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: f In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
.st&tement, 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.)
Print the Name of the Permittee/Landowner/Signing Official and Sign below.(If multiple Landowners exist,all landowners
should sign. If Landowner is a corporation,signature shpo�uld be by a principal executiiv�e�officer of the corporation):
Name(Print): 11}` � �� 3��C7G )V Title: '"
Signature: _ , Date: '
Name(Print): Title:
Signature: Date:
Name(Print): Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
E-mail: [e-mail]
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Wednesday,April 10, 2019PA-1-
Producer: Nick Gooden
Farm Name : Nick Gooden Farm#3 9-39
448 Soup Haire Rd
Elizabethtown,NC 28337
Te1ephone# : [phone]
Type of Operation : Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals : 7344 hogs 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.
Page 1 of 9

AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
7344 hogs X 1.9 tons waste/hogslyear = 13953.6 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
7344 hogs X 1.7 Ibs PAN/hogs/year= 12484.8 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 LSS Aw COMM ACRES LBS Aw APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE N/ACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
3029 3 NORFOLK 0-2% -T BH 6.5 299 --01 928T 2774_�72'_MAR-SEP
3029 3 NORFOLK 0-2°lo SG 1 I 50 0! 9.28_ 464 SEP-MAY
3029 3.1 GRlTNEY 0-2°lo BH 5.4 226.8 0 0.82 185.976 MAR-SEP
3029 3.1 GRITNEY 0-2% T SG 1 50 0 4.82 41 SEP-MAY
3029 N 3P NORFOLK 0-2% BH 6.5 299 0 15.79 4721.21 MAR-SEP
3029 33P NORFOLK 0-2% SG 1 50 0 15.79 789.5 SEP-MAY
3029 4 NORFOLK 0-2°lo BP 4-875 224.25 0 4.24 950.82 MAR-SEP
3p29 4 NORFOLK 0-2% SG 1 50 0 4.24 212 SEP-MAY
3029 6 NORFOLK 0-2°lo BH 6.5 299 0 2.49 744.51 MAR-SEP
3029 6 NORFOLK 0-2% � SG 1 500 0 2.49 124.5 SEP-MAY
° BP l 4.875 224.25' 0 8.9 1995.83 MAR-SEP
3029 6.1 NORFOLK 0-210 _
3029 6.1 NORFOLK 0-2°l0 - SG ( 1 I 50' _ 0 8.9 445 SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 13449.1
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.
Page 2 of 9

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.)
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE&CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE N/ACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
2417 1 NORFOLK 0-2% BP 4.675 224.25i _ 0 19.31 4330 27 MAR SEP
i 2417 1 NORFOLK 0 2°l0 --- SG 1 50I - 0 19.31 965 5 SEP_MAY-
TOTALS: 5295.77
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals fallow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field due to overseeding.
**Lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE CROP UNITS LBS N/UNIT
BH HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY TONS 50
BP HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-PASTURE TONS 50
SG SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED AC 50
�- - 0
Page 3 of 9

TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
TABLE 1 41.52 — 13,449
TABLE 2 19.31 5,296
TOTALS: 0.83�--18,745
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 12,485
**"BALANCE -6,260
*** 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 2717.28 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 1.6 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)
2417 -- -1 NORFOLK 0-2% — SG 0.50
12417 I NORFOLK 0-2% - - _- BP — 0.50
l 3p29 -3,-3P,-4,-6,-6.1 NORFOLK 0-2% SG Q.50 I `1
3029 4,6.1 NORFOLK 0-2% BP 0.50 i x1
�-- -- --. ----._ , _.__— — -- --1— -
`j,302i 9 3,3P,6 NORFOLK 0-2°lo BH Q.SQ *1 j
- -- -.
-3.1 GRI
3029 TNEY 0-2%
SG 0.00 4 °1
� _ — -�ij3Q29 3.1 Y GRITNEY2%
- 0- — ---- - BH 0.00
I 1
-- ---- --—- -- ----
* 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.
Page 4 of 9

NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Acreages based on the previous owners waste plan dated 10/14/02 and amendment dated
9/12/12 with the only change being the pivot acreage. Pulls on tract 2417 have updated
acreages based on a design by Kevin Weston on 9/32/19. The latest nitrogen co-efficient and
RYE tables were used.
Page 5 of 9

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
Standard 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 MRCS 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
Page 6 of 9

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
Page 7 of 9

NAME OF FARM: Nick Gooden Farm #tom
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: Nick Gooden
SIGNATURE: � 1� DATE: PI—5--
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner):
please print
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Barwick Ag Services
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 103 Country Club Circle
Clinton, NC 28328
,385 0
SIGNATURE: DATE:
Page 9 of 9

'5.n
SJ r
} ' 2
f� L�
y.
t
t
t
a:
A
i
6
F<
z
<
'r
System Length 607A0 Total Spans:3 1stl2nd Endgun Throw:100
Pivot Center Lat/Long:34 34' 50.57"N l 78 32'53.19"W Degree of Sweep:181.15
Total Irrigated Acres:15.79 Pivot Acres: 13.37 1st/2nd Endgun Areas:2.42
SACISSAC Acres: Wrap Span Acres: Drop Span Acres:
Primary Coverage

Irrigation Add' . — for Aerway
Scale: 9"=300'
y>�16 w
kY
y
x
- -
--. m baam!i t exist1 -
hydrant: -
W. C1Ir _
_ T2417
Field 1
x

l
I
'.^ ^1^ ....>xa~ r^.r,P*:C--'�.'+'l:•R':S'�..�'-r_-.rt ss..: .r. ..f�P ./r£�r-..... �,� .��+�yj �+ i(.
i�'� S��.`.a 4Lj3' ' �T '• 'tf 3�C��' �� �-yy�� } _ t ��
� r=a � ty{{- _,-%�• _ i /��"�, �"'.�- 3
.�1' - , 'e r��'�f XA�e • �1 i ;�'t a�.•��'• .�•^_ .C'"S .E'.3 auc`_�
_9
+ t jtr

cn1ION
fi tom- 0- 0 °`��,
�✓ a r` f °'
� � 70 '`�`
N 0 r
U v- v > t�s
- >-
� CD J -0 �
is 0 o I
�.00 >
U}�o $ N •
�a
2
0
U
E
.g
a
0
w
A
6
O
_ -1j
© > 4
> a 00
tl_ Ll i c cU
N tl it
a
� WTJ
to O W O
N p o xx � tr
= c
v G Z
75 Q7
'0 0 7 V) 3 � W 10
W -00000CN
Q d � 3 w
.so p
c � U � W
LJcli
0
L.J
*MM few
ew
Z < o

Swille farm Waste Managemelit Odor Control Checklist
Source Cuusc -
:unulea,l� 11MRS to h11oholze ndur 5glc 5pcciftc Procficcx
• Swine p,orhaclio„ eg;clalive or wooded buffers;
-•cnnunclldtd'bvst management practices;
road judgmcot and common sense
Animal hotly sill facei . Dirty manure-covered animals
Dry floats
Floor%npfoces • Wcl i nuwrc-covered floors
1 Slullcd Iloors;
✓r1 Walcrers localed over slotted floors;
Cl feeders ill high cud of solid floors;
Cl Scrape manure buildup from floors;
CI nderlloor vcmilalion for drying;
Llanurc cullecliun pits lJrine;
frecgucul m:uuune remount 6y(lust pit rcchur•.
• P arlial microbial decoo,posilion or scrape; -
--�-- Underfloor ventilalion
Venlil,1liun cshanst hillsVaL•,lile gases;
Ll fun u,:,inleuam e;
Dust CI :111cient air nravenrenl
huluur%ur faces Dust
Wasl,dnwn between g;raups of arpinp,als;
CI Iced uddilives;
J7 Feeder covers;
Cl l-veil delivery doFvospm,i exlenders lu feeder
Flush looks covers
Ag,ilaliou of recycled lagoon Cl blush luul:covers;
liquid while funks orr:filling; Cl 1'sxtcufl fill lines to near bulUpnt urt:u,la with
FluSl,alleys null-siphon venls
Aghaliou during wasImiler L-1 Underfloor flush will, ruadcrlluor venlilalion conveyance
Pit,echin•g;e puinls Aghalion of recycled lagoon f_! Icxleaad recharge lines lu near bouuna ul'pils
liquid while Ails are filling wills anti-siphon vents
Lill slidions Agitation during;suntgr Nuak CI Swap look covers
lilting and drawdown
O"kids dralu eallecliun Ag;ilalion during waslewaler C1 Ilux covers
or juucliun bores conveyance
Ah1flG' ' irvend►er 11, 1996, Pago 3

Source Cattle HMI's to Mlnhauze odor ,
End of drain li acs ill Site Specific Practices
I Agilalion during,wastewater ❑ Cxleod discharge point ofpipcs uaderucath — —lagoon conveyance �goon liquld level
Lagoon surFaces • Volatile gas emissions: 'roper lagoon liquid capacity;
Biological m(xiug; :�,(Corrccl lagoon startup procedures;
• AgllallDll
0' Mu(nuun surface area-lo-volume ratio;
.„H' Minimum agilalion when.pllmphlg;
Ll Mcchanlcal acralion;
Cl Proven biological additives
Irrigutiun sprinllcr Iligh pressurc agilallun; --no
nnules Inrinale un u.a ry days will lillle or wind;
• Wind drift t uunulm rcconuncnded operating pressurc;
ref Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
_ Cl Pump from second-singe lagoon
SI,manc lank or 6aasiu I'sulial microbial dccumposilian; Cl Ilolloun ur midlevel loading; -sal lace • Mixing whllc filling;
Cl 'I'uu►k covers;
• Agitation whcu ealplying O Busin surface orals of solids;
_ f1 Prove"biological additives or oxidants
Scaling basin Sall lace • isarlial microbial decomposition; CI lixle li drainpipe outlets wadcrnealh liquid -
• Mixing while filling; • level;
• Agilalion when cmplyiog fl Remove settled solids regularly
A•guulrc,slurry ur sbldge . Agilalion whcu spreading; CI Soil injection of slurry/shulges; - '-T --spi- uder 0111Us Volatile gas culissions
Q Wash�residual manure from spreader after use;
17 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered maniurc, VoL►I(IV gas emissions while El Soil injcciiun ul'sllnry/sludges
shir y or sludge on field drying
slulaccs CI Soil incorporation within 4s hrs.;
Cl spread in Idliu nnlrorm layers fear rapid drying;
C7 ' aver biological additives or oxicL•uus
l)a ad uoiouaads Carcass dccongaositinu Proper disposition of caurcusscs
Dead animal disposal Carcass decouyrusilion Cl Complete covering of csarcusses in burial piss; -
pils
C1 Proper location/construction DI'disposal pits
lucilicrsalors hucumplcle cuml,uslion - Cl Secondary slack formers
AlAW November It, 1996, Ihluu 4

Sourer Cause '
Standing Willer aru,uld III11 ' In hti►,Iollze Od
111.
acifilies ge; ' Sit specific I aclJcOrade and I-Indscapu sticll 111.111valer Ill:t115 -
• Microbial decomllosilion of away from facilities
_ or
ulaller
Alanurc(racked outo Poorly uraintained access roads
p.d11is"Mots lion, films farnt Ilcccss road ulainlcnance
ncccss
Addilialal htfonnalimt
Swiae tilaanrl;blanagentcnl; 0200 Ill lie AIMp Packcl
Swine(induction furnt Potential Odor Sontccs and 1lcntcdies; IinACi fact Shecl Availnblc From: .
Swine I'roducllun fucilJly Mnnurc Management: Pit llecl ar�c- . NCSII,Cloddy I'mcnsiun Center
Swine Production facility tiLuuu'c Ma„a l !, L'Enull Treatlnenl ; IDIAli 120-8$ NCSII-IIAIt
Logone Design and hluuugenlcnl fur L'IvcslocklMamirc Tnalmcnl and SI rn crt alulutt; rnAH 129-88 i`lCSIJ- IIAI's
Cahbrrtiun of Manua and Wastewater Appllcatlun L'quTreall ; L•I]AL Fact Shea NCSII-IlA Is
L' 1'snAli 10]-$] NCSIJ- IJAI;
Cuntrulling Odors from Swinc nuildiugs; PH 1-37
I:nvironnlcntal Assurance Program' NI I C Manual NCSII-IIAI?
,linens filr AlanLu Cie NCSII-Swhle Gxlcuslun
6 Oder; n reliorl fraul the Swine Odor Task Corce NC fork Producers Assoc
Nuisance Concerns ill Aulnlul Manure Management:Odors and flies; 1'It01tJ7, 1995 Cunferatec I'racecdiu
NCSII Agri Conunnnlclltlnlls
gs Florhla Cooperative I:xlcusinn
AMiI '.November 1 I, 199G, 1'ilge 5

r.
•~ Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause T IIMPs to Control Insects f Site Specific Practices
_Liquid Systems
h Gutters • Accumulation of solids f Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
utters as designed.
O Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
was and Pits Crusted Solids Maintain lagoons,settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than G -
8 inches over more than 30"/6 of surface.
waive Vegetative • Decaying vegetation Maintain vegetative control along banks of
wth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along waters edge on impoundment's perimeter.
_Dry Systems
den • Feed Spillage Design,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g.,
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the
/accumulation of decaying wastage.
D� Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.,7 - 10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter).
:d Storage Accumulations of feed residues O Reduce rnoisture 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
rnoisture grain products).
!� Inspect for and remove or break tip accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.

r=Anin=1
ce Cnuse HMPs to Control insects
ng Areas • Accumulations of animal wastes Site Specific Practices
If liliminatc low areas that trap moisture along
and feed wastage fences and other locations where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
miniu�al.
CY Maintain fence rows and rifler strips around
animal holding areas to minimize
acctunnlations of wastes(i.e.,inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as
_ needed).
Drys Manure Handling • Accumulations of animal wastes O Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g., 7- IQ
Systems clay interval during summer; I5-30 day interval
M during winba)where manure is loaded for land
application or disposal.
O Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service.Department of Entomology, Box 7613,North Carolina State University,
Raleigh.NC,27695-7613.
EMI!•_mmwemher IL 1996_ PAoe 7

PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
�.. EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWC ^����° �—
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) �_ 4qg
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) �
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 you 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.
I. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may ore may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
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 lagoon Immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
,e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators-action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks-possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
C. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
1

2. Assess the extent of the split and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste.reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone - -. After
hourd, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2
above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of
the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been
under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contact CEs, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and local
NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -.
4. If nonb of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off-
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: _
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:
6.. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: � s
b. Phone: _ ado -?41—N i!
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
�. 2

9-3 ?
Version—November 26,2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian,
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
UU death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division(attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off-farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
aD In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional 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).
QMass 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. 100-399.4.
3,11
Signatu a of Farm Owner/Manager
Date
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date

054ratowMitchell Norris #iCount Bladen
Y� Date: 04/03/95
Di tance to nearest residence (other than owner) : 1100.0 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
3E72, head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 495720 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. 0 lbs
Describe other
0
Total Average Live Weight = 495720 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 495720 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume (CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 493720 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside,- top length (feet)--------------------- 400.0
Inside top width (feet)---------------------- 230.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)----------------- 101. 0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ $8.0
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1. 0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3. 0 : 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END` SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3. 0 3. 0 3. 0 3. 0 394.0 224. 0 12.0
AREA OF TOFF
LENGTH * WIDTH =
394`0 224. 0 88256 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
322.0 152. 0 48944 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
358.0 188.0 269216 (AREA OF MIDSECTION 4)
CU. FT. = EAREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
88256.0 269216. 0 48944. 0
2.0
Total Designed Volume Available = 812832 CU. FT.

A
t
TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
400.0 230. 0 92000.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 92000.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal. /day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 495720 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 905515 gals. or 121058.2 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
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet per CF
5G. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall — 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 53666. 7 cubic feet

Volume of 25 year — 24 hour storm
Volume = 7. 0 inches / 12 inches per foot DA
Volume = 53666.7 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 121058 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 53667 cubic feet
5D. 53667 cubic feet
TOTAL 228392 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====================) 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========) 7. 0 inches
25 year — 24 hour rainfall__________________) 7. 0 inches
Free 1. 0-------------) 1 0 feet
Side slopes____________________________
----_) 3.0 1
Inside top length===========================) 400.0 feet
Inside top width____________________________) 230. 0 feet
Top of- dike elevation=======================) 101.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================) 88. 0 feet
Total required volume=======================) 724112 cu. ft.
Actual design valttme________________________) 812832 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===) 94.0 feet
Stop pumping elev.--------------------------> 96.2. feet
Must be ) or = to the SHWT elev.==========) 94. 0 feet
Must be ) or = to min. req. treatment el.=) 94.0 feet
Required minimum treatment volume===========) 495720 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============) 503572 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev._________________________) 99. 3 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.— 24 hr. rainfall==) 759165 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation===========) 751957 cLI. ft.
Required volume to be pumped================) 174725 cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========) 248385 cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==) 1. 9 feet
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:

W -
Dnerator:Mitchell Norris #2County: Bladen Date: 04/03/95
Chance to nearest residence (other than owner) : 1200. 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
3672 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 495720 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 lbs
Describe other : 0
Total Average Live Weight = 495720 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 495720 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 495720 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0. 0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)--------------------- 400. 0
Inside top width (feet)---------------------- 230. 0
Top of dike elevation (feet)----------------- 87. 0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 74.0
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1. 0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3. 0 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3. 0 3. 0 3. 0 3.0 394.0 224. 0 12. 0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
394.0 224. 0 88256 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
322.0 152. 0 48944 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
358.0 188. 0 269216 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = EAREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
88256.0 269216.0 48944. 0 2. 0
Total Designed Volume Available = 812832 CU. FT.

4 � .
TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
400.0 230.0 92000.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0. 0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 92000.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production 'in gal. /day per 135 lb. ALW 1. 37
Volume = 495720 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 905515 gals. or 121058.E cubic feet
T-- Volume of.wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 53666. 7 cubic feet
�, APR 0 3 2019
Wow'Quaftl
R.&Wl®0 A(��3 ;Coon

volume of 25 year — 24 hour• storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 53666.7 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 121058 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 53667 cubic feet
5D. 53667 cubic feet
TOTAL 228392 cubic feet
E. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====================> 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========> 7.0 inches
25 year — 24 hour rainfall==================) 7.0 inches
Freeboard===================================) 1.0 feet
Side slopes=________________________________) 3.0 . 1
Inside top length___________________________) 400.0 feet
Inside top width____________________________> 230.0 feet
Top of, dike elevation=======================) 87.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================> 74.0 feet
Total required volume=======================) 724112 cu. ft.
Actual design volume===_____________________> 812832 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> 77.0 feet
Stop pumping elev.__________________________> 82.2 feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========> 77.0 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=) 80.0 feet
Required minimum treatment volume===========> 495720 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============) 503572 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev._________________________> 85.3 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr. — 24 hr. rainfall==> 759165 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation===========> 751957 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped================> 174725 cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========> 248385 cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.9 feet
DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN
COMMENTS•

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 ally
wet periods, rainy and
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there
extended rainy sells such as the thunderstorm season ' periods when the
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/eahrly sprin ertim anon are
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land i This means
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the i g according to
s dry enough t
periods, In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumpe lagoon�° future wet
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made e to
as long as the weather an to
maintain the lagoon close o the minimum liquid level
utilization plan will allow it, d waste
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before s
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet
Overflow from the lagoon for an r carting to
state law and subject to c reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm pile a�v2olation of
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
soils test each year, the l
should embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 equivalent, pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled, This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices, This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth,
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water, Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treat' e
the waste. treating
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial fillip of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events, b
checked should include, as a minimum, the following; Items to
Waste Inlet Pies, 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:
undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment---look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or " u "
2. side slope stability � g holes
3, wet or damp areas on the back slop.,_s or s
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
winds, These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, the w
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by strong
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon noel dll Y weakening the lagoon dam.
used to reduce the wave impacts, g by wave action, If
baffles in the lagoon may be
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familial with
construction of waste a of the dam, If your lagoon has
o£a waste discharge. However
goons. You may need to provide a tam design and
technical expert, An d�w n er' a permanent solution should be�reviewed ifthere is a threat
undertaking withPotentiallyy Sg g into a Iagoon dam with heavy Y the
recommended b serious conss a serious
equences and should notlbe conducted unless
y an technical expert.
• Transfer Pumps---check for proper operation of:
recycling Pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall
noise, or a large amount of vibration y PUMP Operation. An unusually loud or grinding
replacement. , may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
NOTE; Pumping systems should be
are not completely "su Inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
System maintenance at a time wherry opma800n failure,
You its lowshould
safety time should major repairs be required. Havin a n perform your pumping
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowin level, This will allow some
g early full lagoon is not the time
Your neighbor's lagoon is full also, You should cons der maaintaiin rig an inventory
is full,
Parts or pumps, of spare
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surfac
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff e
, 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 direetl
You should insXt your diversion system for the followin
I, adequate vegetation g
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect our s
during or immediately following a heavy rain, If technica] assistance 2s needed ystem
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 la L
7oon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainli l for this to work), Knowing this should helpin
Planning irrigation applications and storage, If your lagoon rises excessively,have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there s e es y, you my
lagoon from the surrounding land. Y seepage into the
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 iniial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming wato a and erosion of
the lining,
4. When possible, begin Ioading 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 pper 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
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, esec a1y uring recommended
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,

• Praotiee water conservadon---minimize building water
spillage from leaking waterers, broken i usage and
proper maintenance and water conservation,s and washdown through
Minimize feed waste
will reduce the amou�eo f and
e�tenn keeping feeders adjusted. This
Management: goon
' Maintain lagoon liquid level between the
Ile full temporary storage level, permanent storage level and
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figur the
e 2-
Start irrigating at the earliestate g 2 1).
nutrient requirements and soilpmoisture so that tem ring
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season,p g based °n
irrigate in the late summer/early fall u provide m storage
storage for the winter, Similarly,
um Iagoon
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than
point of the dam or embankment, 1 foot to the lowest
• 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
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmedpossible.
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other forein materialsintoethe l or agoon,
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement lagoon
wherever they are installed, sent houses or
Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon
Do not allow trees or large bushes to row on la edges
g g goon 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
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the pos for
pollutant discharge. possibility of a
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
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage,
or
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�pe part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; MIX remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate, , haul
• Dewater the upper
.- forageland; dedes sludge frart Of omlagoomw th dragline or cropland or
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain
intointo lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forageIand; and soil incorporate. P Bader
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material anal zed fo
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain
nutrient and metal values from the liquid, The application of the sled a to
waste
limited by these nutrients as well as an different
be
requirement, Waste application rates will be discussed in detail instoChapter o fields will ro
y previous waste applications to that field and crop
When rernovin slud a 3.
g 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
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can b
removed without liner injury, If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as s' You should
possible, e
Dori as
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavymetal
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 redo Content
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with veryhi P P of
reduce the chance of
Should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of hosphoQrus. As w with Other
it
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value. ith other
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 whic
could increase the concern of neighbors. h

Passible Causes Of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from t
Of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, Overtopping, he structure, Types
dam' Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility breach of the
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
for
e.
• Modification of the lagoon structure---an
an examplein the dam without proper design and construction.ls(Cothensult an ex lacement �rta ipipe
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams,) n
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 removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level belowUgrounldwa er
table,
NOTE; If lagoon Water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving
gullies to form in the dam, Once this damage
Of wastewater and possible dam failure. starts, it can quickly causer will soon cause
e s large discharge