310248_Application_20240222

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, jR.
Director
A J Farms LLC
A J Farms LLC Farm
780 Fussell Rd
Rose Hill, NC 28458-7701
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February t2, 2024
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2024. In order to ensure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General
Permits, you must submit an application for permit coverage to the Division of Water Resources (DWR) by April 3, 2024.
Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State
Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed by the Penuittee, and returned to the DWR by
Avril 3, 2024.
Mailing Address: NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 1636
Email: animal.operations a deq.ne.gov
phone: [phone]
Please note that you must include one (1) coin of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and_ signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civic penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NC G.S. § 143-215,1
and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
Copies of the animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available at
www.deg.no.gov/animalpermits2024. General permits can be requested by writing to the address above.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please
feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9129.
Sincerely,
Ate
Michael Pjetraj, Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non -Discharge
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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: AWS310248
2, Facility Name: A J Farms LLC Farm
3, Permittee's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): A J Fartns LLC
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 780 Fussell Rd
City: Rose Hill State: NC
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Telephone Number: E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 374 Fussell Rd
City: Rose Hill State: NC
6. County where Facility is located: Du lin
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10, Operator Name (OIC): David F. Johnson Phone No.: 910-289-8747
11, Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Swine - Feeder to Finish
Oneration'tvnes:
Swine
Wean to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Boar/Stud
Gilts
Other
Cattle
Dairy Calf
Dairy Heifer
Milk Cow
Dry Cow
Beef Stocker Calf
Beef Feeder
Beef Broad Cow
Other
Allowable Count
2,880
Dry Poultry
Non Laying Chickens
Laying Chickens
Pullets
'turkeys
'turkey Pullet
Wet Poultry
Non Laying Pullet
Layers
Zip: 28458-7701
Zip: 28458
OIC #: 18752
Other Types
Horses - Horses
Horses - Other
Sheep - Sheep
Sheep - Other

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons, Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds (WSP): (Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Structure Type
(Lagoon/Digester/
WSP)
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
Lagoon
1/1/1991
Full, clay
577,083.00
72,822.00
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.IOC(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
lt. 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
b. 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 Pennittee/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): f Fair m s, U-c A n i' �& John -scn Title: (D W yl z'r
Signature: Date: 2-1 Zz1 Zo z
Name (Print):
Signature:
Name (Print):
Signature:
Title:
Date:
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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

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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 ( ush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
s��oilds from gutters as designed.
►4t<amove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids { aintain 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 then
30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation i aintain 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 (6r5esign, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and tro"ghs) to minimize the accumulation
of de ying wastage.
can up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues KR.duce 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
pr ducts).
{ nspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes { } Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
I 1 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).
AMIC--November 11, 1996

Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes {44emove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
f) Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles.
f f Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in.filtar stripes 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.
ndowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, INC
27 69 5-7 613.
AMIC--November 11, 1996

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.
a 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.
aComplete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G_S. 106-549.70),
Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
❑ 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.
t
Sigg9ture of Farm Owner/Manager
Signature of Technical Specialist
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Date
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Date

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) WILMI►tf-Mm --9ia
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) 911
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) q/o 246 - xrx.a_
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) qiV 296-112.o
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) cab 2 0 -214-3
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters
or leave you property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every
effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may ore may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
S. Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
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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 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: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2
above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of
the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been
under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contact CEs, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and local
NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: A.G.wMtkeAt
b. Contractors Address: W attAca
c. Contractors Phone: T'gra 2.85-s90
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: biuy Lkn4 2�K 14-OVW21) 46fijoM_
b. Phone: q tog(- -:21 ;-a `9+b 2q3 - 3434-
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.

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NITROGEN ONLY & ANIMAL WASTE ONLY PLAN
PRODUCER: AJ Farms LLC, David & Anita Johnson
LOCATION: 780 Fussell Road, Rose Hill
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Swine Feeder to Finish
Anaerobic lagoon
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2,880
(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 the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before
each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the
fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. 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
infiltration 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 precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons 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 NCDENR regulations.
Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize
the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking
dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods in
the future, you need to revise your plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this
type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could allow additional
waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible so as to
accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must be applied to maintain pH in
the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.
0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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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 and surface application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
!e Pun Tv no ParArre Utilised Anolication
rover I
Volume applied (gal)
In 2 years, Volume Surplus/Deficit (-10,481,257 gal)
In 2 years, PAN Surplus/Deficit (-18,865.4 #PAN)
"This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be
based on realistic yield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone
Management Act wilt require farmers in some eastern counties of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
If waste is to be soil incorporated or injected, PAN will be 2.16 lbs PAN11,000 gallons:
2,669,760 gallons x 2-16 Ibs PAN11,000 gat soil incorp or injected = 5,767 Ibs PAN/year
which would result in a deficit also
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
2-Year Rotation
Table ?
Tract Field Soil Crop
# No. Type
ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
Per Acre* Utilized ADDlication
1000
F 1-1 1
RaA lCorn
135
6.500
877.50
2/15-6/30
1000
F 1-1 1
RaA lWheat
106
6.500
689.00
9/1-4/30
1000
F 1-1 1
RaA ISoybeans
143
6.500
929.50
4/1-9/15
1000
F 1-2
RaA
Corn
135
5.700
769.50 12/15-6/30
1000
F 1-2
RaA
Wheat
106
5.700
604.20
9/1-4/30
1000
F 1-2
RaA
Soybeans
143
5.700
815.10
4/1-9/15
1000
F 1-3
RaA
Corn
135
5.700
769.50
2115-6/30
1000
F 1-3
RaA
Wheat
106
5.700
604.20
9/1-4/30
1000
F 1-3
RaA
Soybeans
143
5.700
815.10
411-9115
1000
F 1-4 jRaA
lCorn
1
135
(3.5001
877.50
2/15-6/30
1000 I
F 1-4
jRaA lWheat
1
1061
6.500
689.00
9/1-4/30
1000
F 1-4 jRaA
[Soybeans 1
143
6.5001
929.50
4/1-9/15
1001
F 6-1
RaA
Corn
135
5.100
688.50
2/15-6/30
1001
F 6-1
jRaA
Wheat
106
5.100
540.60
9/1-4/30
1001
F 6-1
jRaA
Soybeans
143
5.100
729.30
4/1-9/15
1001
F 6-2
RaA
Corn
135
3.800
513.00
2/15-6/30
1001
F 6-2
RaA
Wheat
106
3.800
402.80
9/1-4/30
1001
F 6-2
jRaA
Soybeans
143
3.800
543.40
4/1-9/15
1001
F 6-3
IRaA
Corn
135
4.600
621.00
2115-6/30
1001
F 6-3
jRaA
Wheat
106
4.600
487.60
911-4/30
1001
F 6-3
jRaA
Soybeans
143
4.600
657.80
4/1-9115
1001
F 6-4
jRaA
I Corn
1 1351
3.800
513.00
2/15-6/30
1001
F 6-4
jRaA
Wheat
106
3.800
402.80
9/1-4/30
1001
F 6-4
jRaA
JSoybeans
1 1431
3,8001
543.40
411-9115
1001
F 6-5
RaA
Corn
135
3.000
405.00
2/15-6/30
1001
F 6-5
1 RaA
Wheat
T06
3.000
318.00
9/1-4/30
1001
F 6-5
jRaA
Soybeans
143
3.000
429.00
4/1-9/15
71533
F 2-1
RaA
Corn
135
5.500
742.50
2/15-6/30
71533
F 2-1
JRaA
Wheat
106
5.500
583.00
9/1-4/30
71533
F 2-1
1 RaA
Soybeans
143
5.500
786.50
4/1-9115
71533
F 2-2
RaA
Corn
135
2.600
351.00
2/15-6/30
71533
F 2-2
1RaA
Wheat
106
2.600
275.60
911-4130
71533
F 2-2
jRaA
Soybeans
143
2.600
371.80
4/1-9/15
see page 2...
TOTAL
20275.21in 2 years
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
2 YEAR ROTATION, CON T.
Table 9:
ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract
Field
Soil
Crop
Lbs. N
I Acres
Lbs. N
Month of
#
No.
Tvpe
Per Acre*
Utilized
Application-
71533
F 3-1
RaA I
Corn
1,351
4.900
661.50
2115-6130
71533
F 3-1
RaA
Wheat
1061
4.900
519.40
911-4130
71533
F 3-1
RaA ISoybeans
1431
4.9001
700.70
411-9115
71533
F 3-2 jRaA
Corn 1
135-1
2.8001
378.00
2115-6130
71533
F 3-2 jRaA
Wheat 1
1061
2.8001
296.80
911-4/30
71533
F 3-2 jRaA
ISoybeans
1431
2.8001
400.40
411-9115
71533
F 3-3
RaA
Corn
135
4.260
575.10
2115-6130
71533
F 3-3
RaA
Wheat
106
4.260
451.56
911-4130
71533
F 3-3
RaA
Soybeans
143
4.260
609.18
411-9115
71533
F 4 jRaA
Corn 1
1351
4.300
1 580.50
2115-6130
71533
F 4
RaA
Wheat
1061
4.3001
455.80
911-4130
71533
F 4 jRaA
ISoybeans
143
4.3001
614.90
1411-9115
71533
F 5
RaA
Corn
1351
5.100
688.50
2/15-6130
71533
F 5 IRaA
Wheat
106
5.100
540.60
911-4130
71533
F 5 jRaA
Soybeans
1431
5.100
729.30
411-9115
77
Total
8202.2
In 2 years,
Volume applied (gal)
15,820,777.00
Volume produced
5,339,520.00
Vol Surplus/Deficit
(-10,481,257)
In 2 years,
PAN applied
28,477.40
PAN produced
9,612.00
PAN Surplus/Deficit
(-18,865.4)
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WASTE UirIL1ZATi1Cl1� PLAN .....: ,
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
Kl. Ratp finrhr) Amnaint (in )*
1-1, 1-2. 1-3, 1-
4, 6-1. 6-2, 6-3,
6-4, 6-5, 2-1, 2-
2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3,
4,and 5.
RaA
Corn, wheal, beans
0.4
1.0
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 waster holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied
exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid,
*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In
many situations, the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum application amount
shown can be applied under the optimum snit conditions.
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water
Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
Your facility is designed for >180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on
the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24
hour storm. It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader
equipment is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. Call your
technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of
waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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NARRATIVE
expectations
Fields 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 4, and 5 RaA soil type on all
Corn 150 bushelslacre
wheat 55 bushelslacre
beans 37 bushelslacre (double croppedlmanured)
This WUP is a revision of the previous plan prepared by John College, Soil & Water. Acres &
soil types used are according to previous plan.
Summary of crops that can receive effluent during each month:
January:
Wheat
February:
Corn (on and after the 15th) and wheat
March:
Corn, wheat
April:
Corn, wheat, soybeans
May:
Corn, soybeans
June:
Corn, soybeans
July:
Soybeans
August:
Soybeans
September:
Wheat, soybeans (on and before the 15th)
October:
Wheat
November:
Wheat
December:
Wheat
Accumulation:
135 gallons of sludge/animal/year x 2,880 animals = 388,800 gallons sludge produced/year
Approximately 10.2 Ibs PAN11,000 gallons sludge (broadcast or irrigate)
Approximately 12.24 Ibs PAN11,000 gallons sludge (soil incorporated or injected)
At 388,800 gal sludgelyr and 10.2 Ibs PAN11,000 gal sludge = 3,966 Ibs PAN in sludge/year
If applied to corn at 150 Ibs PAN/ac, need about 27 acres of land for application.
"Refer to current state general permit for guidelines"*
Data to write this plan was taken from hftp://nutrients.soll.ncsu.edu/ which meets current
NRCS standards (590)

CROP NOTES
See the following resources for crop management assistance for row crops:
Corn: http://www.corn.ncsu.edu
Wheat: ht_tp://www,smallgrains,ncsu.edu
Soybeans: http://www.soybeans.ncsu.edu
Acres shown in tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters, 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 field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables. See attached maps showing fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
Refer to your local extension office or soil & water conservation office for more information about
crop and animal waste management.
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 instances should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event
of the 25 year 24 hour storm.

. VI��►STE �ITILIZ�'i��N �'�.A[� e .
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of 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 application, receiving crop type, 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 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard
393 - Filter Strip).
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" 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.
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WASTE . TIL1;Wj0N t LAAi„
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not
covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from
animal waste should also be considered.
10 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.
Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The
11 outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component
of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal.
Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not
be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
12
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by
13 the landowner.
Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
14
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
15 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 discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not
16 be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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..11fIf�1STE UTILIZA7I�N PLAN ', ` ..: ,
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the
vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to
areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or
discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible
for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal
discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to
prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
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
20 consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste
during the crop season.
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
21 managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least once every
three years at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other
nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper
22 levels in the soil 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.
Records shall be kept for at least three (3) years for state general permits. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Records shall be kept for at least
five (5) years for NPDES permits. 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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WASTE UTLI►TI>a! PLAN s
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: AJ Farms LLC
Owner/ Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are
stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this
system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local
Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: David & Anita Johnson
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Signature: Date: j
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Amanda Hatcher
Affiliation: NCCES-Duplin County Center
Address (Agency): PO Box 949
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296=2143
Signature: CL-tiI,0,t,_ It Z.liL(Ui Date: In
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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates
change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular,
pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use,
nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the
discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the
design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the
application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure
results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the
sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged
intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating
below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application
uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to
ensure proper application rates and .uniformity. Calibration at least once every
three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at
several locations in the application area, Any number of containers can be used to
collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because
they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount
without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets,
jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided
the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly
throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling
guns, sprinkTers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction
of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both
sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all
nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers
of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation
dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon 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 a
thunderstorm season in the Summertime_ This means that at the first sign of, plant growth in the
later winter; early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan, should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer i early all 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 irrigated 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 arnount of fertilized 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
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ertilized 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. i nis
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: if vegetation is Controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filing of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after rnajcr 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 -- took for:
1, undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment o 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 or 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 sidewalk, thereby weakening the lagoon
darn';. 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 of 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 tow 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 a!/ 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 overflow 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 filing 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).
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 occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0. add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. RuSh systems that wash waste into the lagoon Several times daily
are optimurr. 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 stapes or, the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer I 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_
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches uriderneath the liquid surface and
as faraway 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.
• Ma€ntain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon darn or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• 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 €orageiand; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon!, allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. if you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. if the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crap removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your iagoon 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 piacernent of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: if lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.

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