090202_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: AWS090202
2. Facility Name: Shady Branch Farms,LLC Deer Track
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Shady Branch Properties LLC
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 100 Lake Dr
City: Clinton State: NC Zip: 28328
Telephone Number: 910-284-2061 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 5764 Burney Ford Rd
City: Clarkton State: NC Zip: 28433
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"): Mur2hy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Greg E. Sullivan Phone No.: 919-273-0928 OIC#: 1011443
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-Wean to Feeder 8,400
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)
09-202-1 Lagoon 1/l/1990 588,203.00 -79 19.50
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: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18
U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than$10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years,or both
for a similar offense.)
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): h '6 fan 66 Uc Title: 416� i -
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
Tuesday,April 12,2016
Producer: Shady Branch Properties,LLC
Farm Name : Deer Track Nursery 9-202
100 Lake Dr
Clinton,NC 28328
Telephone#: [phone]
Type of Operation : Wean to Feeder Swine
Number of Animals : 8400 pigs design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly
encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be
grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
-land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre-cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report
from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
8400 pigs X .4 tons waste/pigs/year = 3360 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
8400 pigs X .48 Ibs PAN/pigs/year = 4032 PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type and suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE&CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE N/ACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
1841 1 NORFOLK 2-6% BH 6.5 299 0 3.851 1151.15 MAR-SEP
1841 - 1 :NORFOLK 2-6% SG 1 50 0 3_851 192.5 SEP-MAY
1841 2 RAINS BH 4.5 194.04 0 3.69[ 716.008 MAR-SEP
1841 _ 2 RAINS SG 1 50 0 3.691 184.5 SEP-MAY
1841 3 GOLDSBORO 0-2% SH 6.5 299 0 2.291 684.71 MAR-SEP
1841 3 GOLDSBORO 0-2% _ SG 1 50 0 2.291 114.5 SEP-MAY
1841 4 GOLDSBORO 0-2% BH 6.5 299 0 4.11 1225.9 MAR-SEP
1841 4 GOLDSBORO 0-2% SG 1 50 0 4.1 205 SEP-MAY
1841 5 GOLDSBORO 0-2% BH 6.5 299 0 3.74� 1118.26 MAR-SEP
1841 5 GOLDSBORO 0-2% SG 1 50 0 3.74 187 SEP-MAY
1841 6 EXUM 0-2% BH 6.5 273 0 3.86 1053.78 MAR-SEP
1841 -1• 6 EXUM 0-2% SG 1 50 0 3.86 193 SEP-MAY
1841 7 EXUM 0-2% BH 6.6 273 0 1,731 472.29 MAR-SEP
1841 - 7 EXUM 0-2% SG 1 50 0 1.73 86.5 SEP-MAY
1841 8 EXUM 0-2% BH 6.5 273 0 4.49 1225.77 MAR-OCT
1841 - 8 EXUM 0-2% SG 1 50 0 4.49 224.5 SEP-MAY
1841 9 .EXUM 0-2% BH 6.5 273 0 2.421 660.66 MAR-SEP
1841 - 9 EXUM 0-2% SG 1 50 0 2.421 121 SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 9817.03
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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' TABLE 2 : ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
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 NIUNIT
BH HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY TONS 50
BH_ HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SG_ SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED AC 50
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
TABLE 1 30.17 9,817
TOTALS: 30.17 9,817
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 4,032
"**BALANCE -5,785
*** 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 638.4 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of
irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture
content, soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application
amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of
irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the
crop.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 2.3 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)
1841 — -2 RAINS SG 0.40 *1
+1841 2 RAINS 1 BH 0,40 '1
1841 — --1 NORFOLK 2-6% SG ; 0.50 '1
1841 NORFOLK 2-6% BH 0.50 *1
841 -3,-.a,-5 GOLDSBORO 0-2% i SG 0.50 `1
1841 3,4,5 GOLDSBORO 0-2% BH 0.50 `1
1841 6,-7,-8,-9 EXUM 0-2% SG ? 0.35 `1
_—. -- - -
9841 6,7,8,9 --— 0-2% BH 0.35 '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.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no
greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff
leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM. (See
FOTG Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file for guidance.)
*7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
the outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from anv aerennial stream or river (other that an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste
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other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landownwer,
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right - of ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over-spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or
drift from the site.
*16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
*17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
*18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
*19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps; reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for
direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied as a preemergence with no other applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
*21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
the maximum storage volume fpr waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate-
determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM: Deer Track Nursery 9-202
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: Shady Branch PropeFties, LLC
SIGNATURE: r � Dr '-'I 2 (�
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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
[phone]
SIGNATURE: ram— Ff A DATE:
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USDA ,-, Id States
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CLU Acres HEL Crop
1 12.96 NHEL
2 26.85 NHEL
3 7.07 NHEL
4 14.03 NHEL
5 14.98 INHEL INacropiandn
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-* Wetland Determination Identifiers
dY Restricted Use
40 187.5 375 750 V Limited Restrictions
Exempt from Conservation
_ Eee., ® Compliance Provisions
USDA FSA maps are for FSA Program administration only. This map does not represent a legal survey or reflect actual ownership;rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer andfor the NAIP imagery. The producer
accepts the data'as Wand assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data outside FSA Programs.
Wetland identifiers do not represent the size,shape,or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination(CPA-026 and attached maps)for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS.

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site-specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production (✓)Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(✓)Recommended best management
practices;
(✓)Good judgment and common sense
Animal body Dirty manure (}Dry floors
surfaces covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manure-covered (✓)Slotted floors;
floors (V)Waterers located over slotted floors;
(✓)Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(✓)Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection Urine (V)Frequent manure removal by flush,pit
pits recharge or scrape
Partial microbial ( )Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation Volatile gases (✓)Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans Dust (V)Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust (✓)Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks ( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during waste ( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge Agitation of recycled ()Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti-siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations Agitation during sump ()Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers
collection or water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain Agitation during waste ( )Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon water underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions (V)Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing (v)Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation ( )Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
(✓)Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation (V)Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft (✓)Minimum recommended operation pressure
(✓)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second-stage lagoon
AMOC--November 11, 1996
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�.- Storage tank or Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- -( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure,slurry or Agitation when spreading ( )Soil injection of Slurry/sludges
sludge spreader Volatile gas emissions ( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets ( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition ( )Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal Carcass-decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
disposal pits ( )Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners
Standing water improper drainage (✓)Farm access road maintenance
around facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access (✓)Farm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies,EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge--Lagoon Treatment:EBAE 128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings;PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor;a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies;PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/ integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have bee ,eviewed
with me.
(Landowner ignature)
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids (✓)Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
( ) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons 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 6-8 inches over more than
30%of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (✓)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage () Design,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g..
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
Interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues 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).
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e.inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
MIC--November 11, 1996
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M0020200 573

Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal ()Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter)where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
()Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
()Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use
sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC-- November 11, 1996
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS �...
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY(DWQ) 910 433-3300
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) [phone]
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT(SWCD) [phone]
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (MRCS) 910 862-3179
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) [phone]
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 flow 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.
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C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump. APR Q 3 2019
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. Wow.4uailty
D. Leakage from flush systems,houses, solid separators-action include: A Oparations Sectbn
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow 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 the lagoon bottom as
soon as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach 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 hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name,
facility number, and telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the
exact location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather
and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been undertaken and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your 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 offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Brown. LLC
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856 Warsaw NC 28398
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: 910 293 - 5330
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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Version=November 2,-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.
I
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
a0 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 I ater table.Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .I 200.
© 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-
sume 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.
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).
aAny 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-
agem nt methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A atastrophic 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
V terinarian.
• BL rial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• M�ss burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
wF ste management system permit).
• In -he event of imminent threat of a disease emergency,the State Veterinarian may enact
ad Itional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

Grower: L.L.C. - UEER I RAUK 15esignedy: KBW
Address: 412 LAYFETTE ST. Checked By: DSE
CLINTON, NC 28328 Date: 12/22/08
County: BLADEN Sheet 1 of 7
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM INFORMATION
Farm Pogulation:
Nursery: __.._..__.__.__..._.._. 8400 Hd.
Wean to Finish: -------------•-- 0
Finishing: ------------------ 0
Farrow to weanling: ......_..-.-.-------- 0
Farrow to feeder: ----•--------------- 0
Farrow to finish: -------••---- --_-- 0
Boars: ----•----------------- 0
Storage Period: ------------------- 180 Days
100 Yr.!24 Hr Storm Event ----------------••-- 7.5 In.
"Heavy Rain"Factor 7.5 In.
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation ------------------- 7.0 In.
Additional Water Usage: - --- -- -- 0
Additional Drainage Area: ------------------- 0
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape? (YIN)------------ Y
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway? (Y/N)------------ N
Was This Design Built Prior to Sept. 1996? (YIN)------------ N
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (YIN)------------ N
Seasonal High Water Table Elev: -------------------- 0,00
Freeboard: ------------------- 1.0 Ft.
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth 4-9-Ft.
Side Slopes: _..__...................._. 3 :1 (H:V)
0.0
0.0
Top of Dike Elevation: --•------------ Depth 97.00 Ft.
Finished Bottom Elevation: _.•._.•-__...-.• 11.00 Ft. 86.00 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: ---------•------ 28.32 In. 94.64 Ft.
Stop Pump Elevation: ------ - - 60 In. 92.00 Ft.
LAGOON VOLUME REQUIRED VOL. DESIGN VOLUMES %_REQ.'D..
Storm Stor= 97948 (Cu.Ft.) 98,257 (Cu.Ft.) 100.32%
Temporary= 146778 (Cu.Ft.) 174,303 (Cu.Ft.) 118.75%
Permanent= 315000 (Cu.Ft.) 3_75,643 (Cu.Ft.) 100.20%
Total Volume^ 559,726 (Cu.Ft.) 588,203 (Cu.Ft.) 105.09%
112 Treatment Volume= 157,500 (Cu.Ft.)
112 Treatment Volume Elevation = 89.25 Ft. 93.00 In.
90 Temporary Storage Volume Elevation = 93.23 Ft. 45.26 In.
Min. Required Liner Thickness ----------•---------• 1.6 Ft.
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD) ----------------- 78,358 S.F.
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Murphy-Brown,LLC Engineering P.O.Box 856,Warsaw,NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: JCT, E.L.C. - DEER TR77K Designed By: KBW
Address: 412 LAYFETTE ST. Checked By: DSE
CLINTON, NC 28328 Date: 12/22/08
County: BLADEN Sheet 2 of 7
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
BASE VOLUME: [=Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE-AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Elevation (FT.) Area 'SF) Incr. Vol. (Cu. FT] Cumul. Vol. (Cu. FT)
86.00 44,048 0
87.00 46,782 45,415 45,415
88.00 49,596 48,189 93,604
89.00 52,486 51,041 144,645
90.00 55,452 53,969 198,614
91.00 58,495 56,974 255,588
92.00 61,615 60,055 315,643
93.00 64,810 63,213 378,855
94.00 68,083 66,447 445,302 d
95.00 71,431 69,757 515,059 ,
96.00 74,857 73,144 588,203 "
97.00 78,358 76,608 664,810
These volumes were calculated using the vertical avers a end area method.
�- TOTAL REQD VOL 559,726 CF CUMULATIVE VOL. ZONE VOL. 105.09%
END PUMP = = = = 92.00 �FT 315,643 CF TR'MT 315,643 100.20%
START PUMP = = ; 94.64 FT 489,946 CF TEMP 174,303 118.75%
MAX STORAGE = 96.00 FT 1 588,203 CF STORMI 98,257 100.32%
Murphy-Brown,LLC Engineering P.O.Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: JCT, L.L.C. -DEER TRACK Designed By: KBW
Address: 412 LAYFETTE ST. Checked By: DSE
CLINTON, NC 28328 Date: 12/22/08
County: BLADEN Sheet 3 of 7
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Permanent Storage:
Required Treatment Volume:
Anima Type Capacity cu. t.rl = Total
Nursery 8,400 30 1.00 _ 252.000
Wean to Finish 0 115 1.00 0
Finishing 0 135 1.00 0
Farrow to weanling 0 433 0.67 - 0
Farrow to feeder 0 522 0.67 0
Farrow to finish 0 1,417 1.00 0
Boars 0 400 0.50 0
Total Required Treatment Volume(cu.ft.)= 252,000
Sludge Storage Volume:
Animal Type Capacity }._ ALW (cu.ft./Ib) Totalll
Nursery 8,400 30 0.25 63,000
Wean to Finish 0 115 0.25 _0
Finishing 0 135 0.25 0
Farrow to weanling 0 433 0.17 0
Farrow to feeder 0 522 0.17 0
Farrow to finish 0 1,417 0.25 0
Boars 0 400 0.1 55 0
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume(cu. ft.)= 63,000
Temigorary Storajae Volume:
Manure Production:
Anima Type pacity" - Sto. Period Jday) =`i"otal
Nursery _ _� 8,400 - 180 0.30 453,600
Wean to Finish 0 180 1,17 0
Finishing T 0 180 - 1.40 0
Farrow to weanling 0 _ 180 4.30 0
Farrow to feeder - 0 _ 180 4.50 0
Farrow to finish 0 180 13.50 0
Boars _D. _.. 180 4.00 _ 0
- _ w Total Manure Production(gals.)= �- � 453,600
Total Manure Production(cu.ft.)= 60,642
Excess Fresh Water:
Animal Type Capacity' Sto. Period d.lday}=Total
Nursery 8,400 184 0.20�- 302,400
Wean to Finish 0 180 _0,77 0
Finishing � 01 180 0.90� ...-_.._.,.,.,.,,�,.._0
Farrow to weanling 0 180 2.90 0
Farrow to feeder 0 180 3.50 0
Farrow to finish 0 180 9.50 0
,Boars 0 180 2,70 0
Total Fresh Water Excess (gals.)= 302,400
Total Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft)= 40,428
Murphy-Brown, LLC Engineering P.O. Box 656, Warsaw NO 28398 [phone]

Grower: JCT, L.L.C. -DEER TRACK Designed By: KBW
i Address: 412 LAYFETTE ST. Checked By: DSE
! CLINTON, NC 28328 Date: 12/22/08
County: BLADEN Sheet 4 of 7
Y
r
i Temporary Storage Volume: (Cont.",
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area +Additional Drainage Area)` Rainfall/ 12in./ft
Vol.= (78358 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 7 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)= 45,709
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf, Area +Addt'I Drainage Area) *100Y024W. Storm(in)/12in./ft.
Vol.= (78358 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft,
j Total Required Volume for 1OOY0241-1r. Storm Event(cu.ft)= 48,974
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf.Area +Addt'I Drainage Area)*"Heavy Rain" Factor(in)112!n./ft.
Vol.= (78358 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for"Heavy Rain"(cu.ft.)= 48,974
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additional Water Storage is Required
0 0
Total Required Storm Storage
(100Yr. /241-1r. Storm + 'Heavy Rain')= 97,948 (CU.FT)
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water+ Rainfall Excess+Additional Water Storage)= 146,778 (CU.FT)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment +Sludge)= 315,000 (CU.FT) I
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME= 559726 (CU.FT.)
Murphy.-Brown. LLC Engineering z P.O. Box 856, Warsaw NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: JCT, L.L.C. -DEER TRACK Designed By: KBW
Address: 412 LAYFETTE ST• Checked By: DSE
CLINTON, NC 28328 Date: 12/22/08
County: BLADEN Sheet 5 of 7
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY
Top of Dike Elevation ---------------- 97.00 FT.
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation ------------_..... Not Al Applicable
Top of 100Yr,/24Hr. Storm Storage ------------------- 96.00 FT.
Top of"Heavy Rain"Storage ---------—-------l• 95.33 FT.
Start Pump Elevation ------------------- 94.64 FT.
End Pump Elevation ------------------ 92.00 FT.
Top of Sludge Storage ------------------ 87.36 FT,
Seasonal High Watertable Elev. •.............------ 0.00
Finished Bottom Elevation ------------------- 86.00 FT.
Inside Top Length --------.•---------- Not Applicable N
Inside Top Width ----------------••••- Not Applicable }
Side Slopes --•-•----••---------- 3:1 H:V
Lagoon Surface Area ----------------- 78,358 SF
Min. Liner Thickness (if required) -----------I......... 1.6 FT,
Freeboard Depth -- ------------- 1.00 FT.
Temporary Storage Period --- ----- - ---- 180 Days
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME= 588203 (CU.FT.)
Zone Depths:
Treatment/Sludge Storage Zone Depth - - 6.0 FT,
Temporary Storage Zone Depth ----------- 2.6 FT.
Freeboard /Storm Storage Zone Depth --------••-•• 2.4 FT.
Total Lagoon Depth - -------- 11 0 FT.
Nfurphy-Brown. LLC Engineering P.O. Box 856. Warsaw NC 28398 [phone]
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OPERATION & MAINTFNANCR PLAN
m lam'Ia Ocon liquid management should be a year-round priority,
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems y' 1t is especially
wet Periods, during extended rainy and
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermuda ra
attended rainy spells such as the thunderstormfor pen0ds when the
that m the first signs of plant growth in the later win a sm a when there are
season in the summertime,
a farm waste maraa�ement plan should be done whenever the 'i'hls means
receive 1 ereply sp n , irrigation according to
lagoon liquid, This will make storage space available in the lagoon enough t0
Pertods. n the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be u
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage, Eve effort g °r future wet
maim'atn the lagoon close t° the minimum liquid level as long e roped down to the l to
ow
udlixadon plan will a110we it. as the weather and ewaste
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity
i�gate does not leave room for storing excess water during
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 2s-yam, za.ho�before starting to
scare law and sub' extended wet periods
Jaot tv penalty action. storm ;e a violation of
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following!
Maintenance of a Fescue or commo vegetative cover for the dam,
n bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers, The vegetation should be fertilized each
maintain a vigorous stand, The amount of fertilizer year,
apif plied to
based on a $oils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
A soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and sump ied should be
Should be fertilized with S pounds per acre of 10-10.14,dorg ��s
equivalent,
Brush and trees , the Gmbankm*nt must be cvntrolied, 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 the lagoon water, Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that to enter
the waste, g at are treating
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial f 1li
the lagoon and at least monthly and after ma'or a ng °f
checked should 'include, as a minimum, the ollowin rainfall and storm events, Items to be
Waste Inlet Pies, Recycling Pipes, and Over�ow pipes--•look for;
1- separation of joints
2, cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4, overall condition of pipes

' 1ra1
oon surfaee---look for:
undesirable vegetative rowth
2• floating or lodged debris
Embankment---look for:
1• settlement, cracking, or u
a• side slope scabilit �J g" holes
3• w y---slumps or bulges
et or damp areas on the back slope
4• erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave acti
5. rodent damage on
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave acti
winds, These waveS can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereb weakening
used by strong
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential dame a c�u
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewal y eakening the lagoon dam,
used to reduce the wave impacts, I, baffles s dthe lagoon
aaction,
ma n, If
Any of these features could lead to erosion and y
any of these features, you should call an appropriate ex n familiar with
i weakening of the dam,construction of waste lagoons. pe If your lagoon has
of a waste discharge. H You may need to provide a t,a design and
technical ex owever, a Po fix if there is a throat
undertakingAny digging into ae lagoon ndamlwitthnh °�yld be rev awed by the
v'fth potentially serious consequences and should ptlpe ent is a serious
recommended by an appropriate technical expert, conducted unless
p rt,
Transfer Pumps---check for proper operation of:
I I recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for 1eLij* , loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusual
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need
replacement. unusually loud or grinding
or repair or
DOTS; Pum in s stems should be ins
gg � inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not comp can surprised" by equipment failure, You shoo
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level, This will u
safety time should major repairs be required, Hav should perform our pumping
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowin ing a nearly full lagoon is notthe tiime Your neighbor's lagoon is full also, You should cons der maintainins. g an if inventoryOOofsfull,
Parts or pumps, pare
Surface water diversion features are designed to c
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage,gutterf surface
lets,
and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste
treatment or storage structures, t The only water that should be
coming from your lagoon is thawhich 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 eapgGity
3. ridge berm height

Identified roblerns should be corrected promptl� It is advisable to ins ty
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If It as
determine proper solutions, c'Onsult with appropriate experts. sistance is naeCad your
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is relic
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no um t�, a n Tthen
ive you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain r
You must also be recordin our P $) his will
lannin i $ Y rainfall for this to work), a�nfall amount
g irrigation applications and storage, If your lagoon rises excessivelhouloduhenlp in
eve an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there m y y a
lagoon from the surrounding land. May be seepage into the
Lagoon Operation
Startup;
1• Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare
surfaces to avoid erosion, soil
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
filling or another means of slowing the incoming a lagoon
avoid d ergs initial
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 health
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 Y
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at leasntwo weeeks prioroto 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 I 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 s
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially donna the warm
season,
Loading,,
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will Emotion. 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,

• Praotiae water =conservation`mini spillage from leaking waterers b okan piPes and washdown t
Proper maintenance and water conservation, se and
through
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping
e
feeders a '
will reduce the amount of solids entenng the lagoon dJusted, This
managements
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the
the full temporary storage level, Permanent storage level and
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show
minimum Iiquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2e
start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the s ri g n
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season,P ng based on
imgate in the late summer/early fall to provide maxi storage
Storage for the winter, imusimilarly,
um lagoon
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than I foot to the low,
Point of the dam or embankment, st
• Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the
level unless you are removing sludge, Permanent storage
• Locate float pump intakes approximately IS inches underneath the li ui
surface and as faraway from the drainpipe inlets as possible. q d
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long e
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon,-stemmed forage or vegetation,
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses
wherever they are installed, ses or
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 ca acit
p
full or before it fills SO percent of the permanent storage volume. y s
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
Pollutant discharge,
Sludge Removal:
Rats 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,.
• Shire a custom applicator,
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-agitator
pump through large-bore sprinkler irrigation seo impeller
and soil incorporate, nearby cropland,
• Dewater the upper ppe part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
and proad;o to cropland gor fora eland p into liquid sludge a
g , and soil incorporate,
PPlicator; haul
rporate,
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
.^ an forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
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
conn different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid, The application of the sludge o 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
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be should
removed without liner injury, If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be a lied to 1
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil tost, and incorporated to land
he the chance of s
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 remove] of phosphorus, As with other
wastes, always haVe your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutnent 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,

POSSibie Causes Of Lagoon Failure
La oon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater
ofailures include 1 ter from the Assumin a through the bottom or sides, overto in a structure, Types
dam, n structure proper design and construction, the owner has theg'resnd breach of the
8 tractors safety, Items which may lead to lagoon failures inel '��b;Iity far
Modification of the lagoon structure- ode:
to the dam without proper design and constructlon, Cons
an example is the placement of a pipe
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams,) ult an expert in
• 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 i
rempvZi, or rupture from lowerins lagoon�iqund'le rl be during sludge
dwa er
table,
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving
of lwastewater and Possiblerm in the once this damage starts, it can quickly
dam failure,
q kl cause a 11arge discharge