090056_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: AWS090056
2. Facility Name: John Hope Farm#4
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): John R Hope
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 305 MaIpass Farm Ln
City: Clinton State: NC Zip: 28328
Telephone Number: 910-590-8990 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1980 NC 210 Hwy E
City: Harrells State: NC Zip: 28444
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"): Prestage Farms Inc
10, Operator Name(OIC): John R.Hope Phone No.: 910-590-8990 OIC#: 23588
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Feeder to Finish 2,480
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 8/27/1990 Full,clay 594,360.00 78,000.00 19.00
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(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
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,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: 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.)
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 should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name(Print): J"V V\ Title: C!
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 PAGE 1
August 25, 1995
PRODUCER. RnRgDm��E
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LOCATION:
HARRELLS NC 28444
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Feeder to Finish Swine
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2480 hogs design capacity
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified
rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant
nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of
commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where waste
is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the
limiting. nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application
cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always
apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can
utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infilitration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available
water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special 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 .
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage require-
ments should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste
management facility. Attached you will find information on proper
sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to
the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H. 0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.

• WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 2
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3 , tons, etc. )
2480 hogs x 1 . 9 tons waste/hogs/year = 4712 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2480 hogs x 2 . 3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5704 lbs. 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 surface application.
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS COMM NC ** * LBS
DETERMINING PHASE CODE AW N PER ACRES UAW
PER AC AC USED
APPLIC
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2089 1 WA-GRAM.. �'
BH 5. 5 275 3 . 0 825
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39 1 NORFOLK 0-2 o R19R- �T
BH G. 1 305 4 . 5 � 1372 .-5
A-AR-S:E-P
2089 2 AY—COCK vr
BH 6. 3 315 4 12 —60
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2089 f2 GOLDSBORO
BH 6. 5 � 325 4 � 1300300
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2089 WAGRAM JW 31 74 . 4 3 223 .2
_ F-RLB-MAR
2089 � NORFOLK 0-2% 1W 31 74 . 4 14 . 5 334 . 8
_ 1 F-£-B-MAR
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2089 l AYCOCK W 31 74 . 4 4 297. 6
FEB-MAR
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2089 GOLDSBORO W � 31 174 . 4 4 297. 6
F'EB-MAR
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TOTAL 5910. 7
Indicates that this field is being overseeded.
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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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 3
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 specification 2 . )
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS COMM N **
DETERMINING PHASE CODE LBS
AW N PER , ACRES AW
PER AC AC USED
APPLI(
TIME
TOTAL
~ Indicates that this field is being overseeded. If overseeded small
grain is used for HAY, careful management is required to ensure that
small grain does not suppress coastal bermudagrass. This suppres-
sion could lead to loss of stand and result in less nitrogen being
utilized by coastal bermudagrass as a result of reduced yields.
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
** lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
`ate.
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE LBS N
CROP UNITS PER UNIT
BH HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
W WHEAT 50
BUSHELS 2 . 4
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
:ACRES LBS AW N USED
TABLE 1 15 . 5 5910. 7
TABLE 2 — -
TOTAL �15 . 5 5910. 7
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED 5704
*** BALANCE -206 . 7
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 4
Acres shown in each of the preceding 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
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent
over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production
facility will produce approximately 917 . 6 pounds of plant
available nitrogen 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 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
6 months . In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in
your structure be within 1 . 7 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2 . Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report
for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper
application rate prior to applying the waste. - F =--� vr?•

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 5
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION: Anq S rr\a,\� r-air b e oSed

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 6
Plans and 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 Environmental Management for every day the discharge continues.
2 . The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that
the producer either has 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 the
wind is blowing.
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 no more than 20 to 25 percent of the leaf

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 7
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 . Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to
surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters that
are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter strips
are present. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12 . Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 . Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14 . Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other
property and public right-of ways.
15 . Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface wasters,,
drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over-spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site
by a "technical specialist" . Animal waste should not be
applied on grassed waterways that discharge 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 . Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures
must maintain a maximum operating level to provide adequate
storage for a 25-year, 24-hour storm event in addition to
one (1) foot mandatory freeboard.
18 . 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.
19 . If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and imple-
menting a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility
of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
20 . 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.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 8
�^ NAME OF FARM: SoUth River Farm
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the ap-
proved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that .any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
I (we) understand that I must own or have access 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 cer-
tify 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 FAfGER
Y W OBERT PRESTAGE
SIGNATURE: DATE: 2
NAME OF MA (if different from owner) :
please print
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NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: rr ss--,
AFFILIATION: USDA- NRCS S� /
ADDRESS (AGENCY) : 122 Ag. Service Ctr.
Elizabethtown NC 28337
SIGNATURE .- � � �G, DATE: - Z�-�jj

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
RE UIRED S CA
PECIFITIONS
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.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but. less than to tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
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 olication
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the aSee "Weather
pp
does not occur during a season prone to flooding.
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance. )
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface. is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
RE UIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. * Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: . The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995) ,
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet -to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips) .
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13 . Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over-spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist" . Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc. , shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc. ) . Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc. , are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
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 and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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1 lour sucf�cces • Wei manure-covered flours } Slotted doors;
Waterers located over slotted floors;
NX feeders at high end of solid floors;
Scrape manure buildup froni floors; •,�
0 Underfloor ventilation for drying
Al;uuu'e collet inn pits • Urine Frequent Manure removal by flush,pit recharge,
• Partial microbial dccoulpositioll nr scrape;
0 Underfloor ventilation
VentiLtliun IxIlausl laps Vulalile gases; 9 fa — �_-- _--
n urlintenancc;
Dust
lifficient air movement
Imluur sur(stccs !)list -
V-WelIaslidomi
bct%vccu groupsuFaninulls;uddflives;
0 feeder covers;
Nr- "'cell delivery duwnspcnli extenders lu"'ceder
covers
blush t.niks Agilatiun of recycled lagoon O blush tank covers;
litplid while lanky are lilliug Ll lixtend fill lines to near bottom orianks will,
allil-sipholl vellis
blush alleys Agilatiun during%vastewater
O Uudcrfluur(lush with uuderllunr vt:nlilatiun --�—
_ _ conveyance
lix1large puinls . Agilatiun of recyclecl lagoon C1 Extend recharge lilies to near buuunl ul•Ilits
litluid while pits are filling witll anti-siphon vents
I.iti�Ialiuna0 fthatian tiering swap Ictul: 0 Sump Junk covers
lining and drawclown
Oul;itic brain cullcctlu 1 Agilatiun thlring waslelvnler
1- llox covers
ur jlultaluu bnxes /�f - conveyance _�.---- -- -�}�
ANIOC;- hluvcrtlber 11, 1996, Page

Source - -
Cuusc
find of drai HMI
npipes at • Agitation during wastewater 's to Miuiu,izc Odor
lagoon conveyance
C7 Extend discharge point of nines underneath Site Specific I'raclices
t.aJ;ouu surfaces lagoon liquid level
Volatile Gas emissions; Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
• Biological mixing;Agilalioct A Correct lagoon startup procedctres;
•
Minilnllm surface arcs-lo-volume ratio;
Minimum agitation wltcn•puntping;
11 Mechanical aeration;
_ n Proven biological arlrlilivcs
lrrigutiun spritklcr • Iligh pressure agitation; ,,
nozzles ( Irrigate on dry days will,litlle or no wind;
• Wind drill D Mininunu recommended Operating P b pressure;
V Punlp intake near lagoon liquid surface;
Sc r or bsin • ,: . •. — Cl Pump from second-stage lagoon
aurtLcc I uc III mtcrtbial dccurnpusilion; C7 I lot,or midlevel!°aclu,g; --
• Mtxiug while tilling; _—
jq' • Agitation wllcn cmplying ❑ 'I'auk covers;
❑ Basin surface mats of solids;
Settling basin surface • — --�— ❑ Proven biological addilivcs or oxidants
Partial Microbial decomposilioll; ❑ lixlend drainpipe outlets underne;rlh liquid e�(R • Mixing while filling; level;
l • Agitation when cni I in [�
P Y b Remove stilled solids regularly
Alarnrrc,sherry ursludgc • Agitation when spreading;
spreader outletsI ❑ Soil injection ofslurry/sludges;
�l • Volatile gas emissions
l ❑ Wash•residual manure from spreader after use;
llncuvcred manirlc — — --- — —-- n Proven biological additives or oxid;culs
shury or sludge oil field drying ib`'gas cmtssiuus while Cl Soil injection ufshury/sludges
curl'"cs I 0 Soil incorporation within,I8 brs.;
` n- Spread ill thin un'fo+ rm layers li,r rapid drying;
❑ Provcll biological addilivcs or oxidants
Dead alli+l)'rl' Carcass decomposiliot ,
!)call uti,u;cl Ali:u, al 1 roper disposition of carcasses — ----— -----�----_
t Carcass decompositi°,t ❑ Co,nplcic covering of carcasses ill burial pits; —�
pits �� — --- — -- ----- — —
❑ Proper location/conslnrclinu of disposal pill
b,citcr:,t"rs (} Incuny,lctu cuurbusliun Sccondury slack bunters —
A100C:- November 11, 1996, Pagc 4

Stauding Willer around • Cause -
impruper drainage; 1th1Ps to Miuiulizc Odor - -
facilities • Microbial deco Grade and landscape such that water drains Sit`Specific 1'ructires
ntposition of away from facililics
organic ntaltcr
Ahuutre tracked onto • Poorly tttainlaiucd access roads public roads liont Carlo f ann ucccss road tnainlcnancc
access
Additional Information;
Swine hlamtre ManagL:ntc,it; 0200 hule/DMP Packet
Swiuc Production Farm 1'otcutial Odor Sources and Remedies; E13AE tact Sheet Avrtilable I�rom :
Ma
Swine Production Facility Manurc Managentenl: Pit Recliurge-I-agoon TreaUnent; IiQAE -88 NCSI1, County lxtension Ceuler
Swine 1'roducti"n I utility urt:Management: Underlloor hlusli-Lagoon Treatment; E- 128 128Al' 129-88 NCSIJ -13A1i
Man
I-agoon Design and hfanugeutcnt for Livestock Manure Treattntatl and Storage ; EIIA1. 103-83 NCSI.I- 13A1;
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; E13AE Fact Shce1 NCSIJ- IlAli
Controlling Odors from Swine iluildings; PIII-33 NCSIJ- l3Ali
l:nvironntental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual NCSIJ-1JA I,
Options for Manuging Odor, a report 1'rotn the Swine Odor Tusk Force NCSU- Swine Extension
Nurar'ctec C"necn,s in Animal Manure Managetttent:Odors and 1 lies ; PRO107, 1995 Conference ProceedingsNC fork 1'rochreers Assoc
NCSIJ Agri Commntticalions
Florida Cooperative EXIellsion
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Mortality Management Methods
(cheek which method(s) are being implemented)
'J Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowlcd2c of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet fro any flowing
•. m stream or public body of water.
Render�f-t�at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
Complete incinerate.;,- --- —
'� In the case of dead poultry cing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the ent of A ncu t
'-� make possible the salvage of•part of a dead animal's Any method which in the professional opinion of the State ' arian would
valu
attached) e without endsizgering
human or animal heath. (Written approval of the State. Veterinarian must be
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source~
(nose --
_ 11M11s to Coulral Insects
Liquid Systerus Site Specific Practices
Flush (;utters Accuutulaliou ofsolids
blush sysicut is desigucd and operated
sufficiently to remove accunutlaled solids from
----- � guticrs as designed.
Itcntove bridling of aCCttrllttlated solids;It
l.agoolu and NIS discharge
Crusted Solids Maintain lagoons,setllinl;basins and Ails where
Pest breeding;is apparent to minimize the
crusting;of solids to a depth of uo more lhan 6-
8 inches over more than 30%of surface.
I:acessive Vegetative Decuyiul vegetation ---
tifulYlll Maintain veg;elalive control alau(;banks of - — — — --.--
li,l;oons and other impoundur ell ls to prevent
accumulalgolr ofdecayinb vel;ctative ruatter
__ along;water's edge on i,npoundme,til's perinielcr.

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause MPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Llquld Systems
Flush Gutters • Accumulation of solids O Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
l7 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids O Maintain lagoons,settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6-
_ 8 inches over more than 30%of surface.
Cxcessive Vegetative • Decaying vegetation 0 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 0 Design,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g.
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage.
O Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.,7- 10
day interval during summer; IS-30 day interval
during winter).
Feed Storage _ . Accumulations of feed residues 13 Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
and/or providing adequate containment(e.g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products).
O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.
AMIC-November 11, 1996, Page I >

-- EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ 910-486-1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 911
SWCD 910-862-6936
NRCS 9�0-862-6936
;. 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 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
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: Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid
separators-action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
C. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or
solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
'Po Leakage _from base -or sidewall -of lagoon:- often
this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks-
possible action:
a. Dig a small well or ditch 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 filliholes 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.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious
damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what
duration?
C. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish
kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface
waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach
r surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off
of the property) ?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal .business hours, call your DWQ
(Division of Water Quality) regional office; Phone
910-486-1541• After hours, emergency number: 919-
733-3942. Your phone call should include: your _:_,
name, facility, telephone number, the details of,

the incident from item 2 above, the exact location
of the facility, the location or direction of
movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions.
The corrective measures that have been under taken,
and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters,
call local EMS Phone number : 911-.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number 910-862-4591 , local SWCD
• office phone number 910-862-6936 , and local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number
.910-862-6936-
Q : - If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's
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:
� j� 11 1111 -
b. s Address:
Contractor ~
C. Contractors Phone:
6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the
lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc. )
a. Name:
b• Phone:
7s Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical
assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the
system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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9-- s�
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
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.
aA composting system approved and permitted by the NO 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 NO DEQ.
DIn the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NO Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm-specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options;contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency,the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signatu a of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

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. arator :8ob Prestage County: 8| aden Date : 8/27/90
Distance to nearest residence ( other than owner ) : 1300.0 feet
1 . STEADY STATE LIVE WITI8HT
0 sows x 0 | bs . = 0 lbs
boars x | bs . = 0 | bs
0 litters x 10.0 pigs/ litter x 30 | bs . /piS = 0 | bs
0 sows ( farrow to finish ) x 1417 | bs . = 0 | bs
sows ( farrow to feeder ) x 522 | bs . = 0 | bs
2500 head ( finishing only) x 135 | bs . = '3375001-^
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 337500 | bs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 337500 | bs. SSLW x Treatment Vo / ume(CF)/ | b . SSLW
Treatment Vo | ume (CF) / | b . SSLW= 1 .00 CF/ \ b . SSLW
��
Volume = 337500.0 cubic feet "^
INSIDE TOP Length X Width X Depth ( loci . Freeboarc
A. DESIGN TREATMENT VOLUME 300.00 260.00 11 .00
Maintain treatment lagoon liquid level at elevation 44.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 37.0 feet
Lagoon size ( for treatment lagoon liquid volume ) using prismoda | formul
LENGTH WIDTH SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SlDE2 DEPTH
276.0 236.0 3 .0 3.0 3.0 ' 3.0 7.0
'
AREA OF TOP
^ LENGTH * WIDTH =
276.0 236.0 65136.0 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
Lb * Wb =
234.0 194.0 45396.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
(Lm * Wm) *4 =
255.0 215.0 219300.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
65136.0 219300.0 45396.0 1 . 16-i
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TREATMENT LIQUID LEVEL = 384804.0 CU. FT.
4. TOP OF LAGOON ELEVATION ( INCLUDES TEMPORARY STORAGE AND FREEBOARD)
Place spoil as a continuous dike to elevation 48'0 feet .

/
�. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA-
Lagoon ( top of dike )
Length * Width =
300.0 260.0 78000.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 78000.0 square feet ~^
Pumping cycle to be 180.0 days .
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure / n CF/L8 SSLW 0.00135
^
Volume = 337500.0 Lbs . SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb . /Day * 180.0 days
Volume = 82012.5 cubic feet �--
'Volume of wash water
Tnis is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recircu } at/
the lagoon water are agcounted for in 5A.
Vo | ume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days in cycle / 7.48 8a | | .
per cu. ft .
VoiLime = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount
Rainfall to = 48.0 inches
Evapor . = 41 .0 inches
Excess rainfall (difference) = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 45500.0 cubic feet �-~--
`

~ ^
. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 45500.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE. ,,\'-
� r
D ^ '
�
5A. 82012.5 cubic feet �� /
'
5B, 0.0 cubic feet
r"
5C' 45500.0 cubic feet �^
5D. 45500.0 cubic feet
~7�
TOTAL 173012.5 cubic feete/
TOTAL LAGOON vOLUME cub ic feet CLASSWDESI8N
5-9221360
6. DEPTH OF STORAGE REQUIRED (ABOVE LAGOON TREATMENT VOLUME ELEVATION)
Depth required = Volume 6f temporary storage divided by the
average area of the temporary storage
^ Depth required = 173012.5 cubic feet/ 69906.0 square feet
Depth required = 2.5
Top of dike elevation = 48.0 feet
Lagoon treatment liquid elevation = 44.0 feet
Depth between top of dike and treatment liquid level = 4.0 feet
Depth required = 2.5 feet
Freeboard = 1 .0 feet
Total depth required = 3.5 feet
NOTE: IF THE DEPTH BETWEEN TOP OF DIKE AND TREATMENT LIQUID LEVEL IS EQ
TO OR GREATER THAN THE TOTAL DEPTH REQUIRED, THEN ADEQUATE STORAGE
HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
T. LAND APPLICATION OF EFFLUENT FOR NITROGEN DISPOSAL
*PRIMARY EFFLUENT DISPOSAL AREA*
TYPE OF OPERATION : swine topping
TYPE OF VEGETATION : coasta / grazed
ANIMAL UNITS : 2500.0
ACRES / ANIMAL UNIT : 0.0088
TOTAL ACRES : 22.0
*SECONDARY EFFLUENT DISPOSAL AREA*
TYPE OF OPERATION :
—` TYPE OF VEGETATION :
ANIMAL UNITS : 0.0
ACRES / ANIMAL UNIT : 0.0000
TOTAL ACRES : 0.0
DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: yQ_����� DATE:
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OPERATION &MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the Iagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire Iagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes---look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4, overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface---look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment---look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability---slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps---check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE. Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste
treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be
coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly.
You should inspect your diversion system for the following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural Iime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well.

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

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

Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types
of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. items which may lead to lagoon failures include;
Modification of the lagoon structure---an example is the placement of a pipe
in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.)
Lagoon liquid levels---high levels are a safety risk,
Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity---protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE; If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the darn. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
of wastewater and possible dam failure.