310422_Application_20240221

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Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER a s=- EEC
Secretary
RECEIVED
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality FEB 2 p 2024
February 12,2024
Mark D Harper .qe-()l
Mark Harper Farmt 'a �
193 HR Kornegay Ave
Albertson,NC 28508-9702
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 Apri13 2024
Enclosed you will find a "Reiluest for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Exairine State
Non-Discharge General Permit."The application form must be completed signed by the Permittee and returned to the DWR by
April 3,2024.
Mailing Address: NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699 1636
Email:animal.operationsaa deq ne goy
phone:[phone]
Please note that you must include one (I) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan(CAWN[P) with the
completed and signed application form A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on p oe 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 civil 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.nc.gov/anhnalperrnits2024.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,
Michael Pjetraj,Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of CoveriL a for Facilin Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non Discharge
General Permit
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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: AWS310422
2. Facility Name: Mark Harper Farm
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Mark D Harper
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 193 HR Kornegay Ave
City: Albertson State: NC Zip: 28508-9702
Telephone Number: 919-222-2746 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 193 HR Korneeav Ave
City: Albertson State: NC Zip: 28508
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
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): Mark D.Harper Phone No.: 919-222-2746 OIC#: 17679
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 3,552
Operation Tvoes:
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)
1 Lagoon 1/1/1992 204,458.00 29,700.00 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 143-215.10C(d),either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1.The most recent Waste Utilization Plan(WUP),signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist,containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields(e.g.irrigation,injection,etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application(for example:irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation(RYE)for every crop shown in the WUP
£ 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 MRCS 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): Title: _ W V1,ee—
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Signature: Date: 1�
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
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Operator:MARK & LARRY HARPECounty: DUPLIN Date: 11/24/92 .
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 2,100.0 feet
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow I,o feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 head (fin;- ig only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow :o wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
3552 head (wean to�feeder) x 30 lbs. = 106560 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 106560 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 106560 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW-- 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 106560 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet ; "owner requests no sludge storage.
Sludge will be removed as needed."
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 220.0 feet ; Inside top width 135.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 53.2 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 2.5 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 52.2 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 42.0 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 45.5 feet
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 215.0 130.0 10.2
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
215.0 130.0 27950.0 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
163.9 78.9 12931.7 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
189.5 104.5 79152.2 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = P,AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOMU * DEPTH/6
27950.0 79152.2 12931.7 1.7

VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LENIEL = 204458 CU. FT.
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S. TEMPORARY STORAGJ ?:SQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
220.0 135.0 29700..0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 • 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 29700.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 106560 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 26023 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 .days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.-0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 17325.0 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 18562.5 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 26023 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 17325 cubic feet
5D. 18563 cubic feet
TOTAL 61910 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 168470 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. 204458 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 106560 cubic feet
At elev. 49.3 feet i Volume is 128836 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 185895 cubic feet
At elev. 51.3 feet f Volume is 178150 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high water table elevation 45.5 feet
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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
09-08-2010
This plan has been prepared for: This plan has been developed by:
Mark Harper Farm31422 Billy W Houston
Mark D Harper Duplin Soil& Water
193 HR Kornegay Ave. 165 Agriculture Drive
Suite B
Albertson, NC 28508 Kenansville, NC 28349
919-635-4456 910-296-2120 ext:124
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Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer, Agreement
I(we)understand an,' -,:k+o the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures
established in this anagement plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for
the farm named above.I ha ;read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal
waste management that are included with this plan.
Signature(own Date
Signature(manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S.Department of Agriculture-
Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water
Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By: r'ti✓
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following
source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S5 Swine Nursery Lagoon Liquid waste generated 678,432 gals/year by a 3,552 animal
Swine Nursery Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste storage
capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast 1563
Incorporated 2684
Injected 2955
Irrigated 1698
Max.Avail. Actual PAN PAN Surplus/ Actual Volume Volume Surplus/
PAN(lbs) * Applied(lbs) Deficit(lbs) Applied(Gallons) Deficit(Gallons)
Year 1 1,698 4954 -3,256 1,978,961 -1,300,529
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Note: In source ID,S means standard source,U means user defined source.
*Max.Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s)identified in the plan for this source.
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Narrative
THIS WUP IS WRITTEN BASED ON A WETTED ACRES FOOTPRINT COMPLETED BY STAR
MAREADY(SEE ATTACHED)
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates
are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition,the Leaching Index for each field is shown,where available.
Planned Crops Summary
Total Useable Leaching
Tract Field Acres Acres Index(LI) Soil Series Crop Sequence RYE
745 1 3.09 3.09 N/A Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons
745 2 2.59 2.59 N/A Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons
745 3 2.59 2.59 N/A Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons
745 4 2.80 2.80 N/A Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons
745 5 3.35 3.35 N/A lkutryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tom
745 6 3.33 3.33 41k Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons
745 7 1.911 1.91 N'l, Autryville I Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons
PLAN TOTALS: 19.66 19.66
LI Potential Leaching Technical Guidance
<2 Low potential to contribute to soluble None
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>-2& Moderate potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management(590)should.be planned.
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
<=10
High potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management(590)should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve the soils
nutrient leaching below the root zone. available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be considered.
>10 Examples are Cover Crops(340)to scavenge nutrients,Sod-Based Rotations(329),Long-Term
No-Till(778),and edge-of-field practices such as Filter Strips(393)and Riparian Forest Buffers
(391).
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The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of cropland needed to use
the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown,their nutrient requirements,and proper timing of applications to
maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products,
commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity
of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides
for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste Utilization Table Year 1
Nitrogen Comm. Res. Manure Liquid Solid Liquid Solid
PA Fert. (lbs/A) PA ManureA Manure Manure Manure
Nutrient Nutrient NutrientA pplied Applied Applied Applied
Req'd Applied pplied (acre) (acre) (Field) (Field)
(lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A)
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Source Total Use. - Applic. Applic. 1000
Tract Field ID Soil Series Acres Acres Crop n:E Period N N N Method N gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons
745 1 S5 Autryville 3.09 3.09 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 brig. 50 19.97 0.00 61.71 0.00
745 1 S5 Autryville 3.09 3.09 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 202 0 0 Irrig. 202 80.69 0.00 249.32 0.00
745 2 S5 Autryville 2.59 2.59 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 1 50 19.97 0.00 51.73 0.00
745 2 S5 Autryville 2.59 2.59 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 202 0 0 Irrig. 202 80.691 0.00 208.98 0.00
745 3 S5 Autryville 2.59 2.59 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.00 51.73 0.00
745 3 S5 Autryville 2.59 2.59 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons 311-9/30 202 0 0 Irrig. 202 80.69 0.00 208.98 0.00
745 4 S5 Autryville 2.80 2.80 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.00 55.921 0.00
745 4 SS Autryville 2.80 2.80 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 202 0 0 brig. 202 80.69 0.00 225.92 0.00
745 5 S5 Autryville 3.35 3.35 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.00 66.91 0.00
745 5 S5 Autryville 3.35 3.35 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 202 0 0 Irrig. 2021 80.691 0.001 270.30 0.00
745 6 S5 Autryville 3.33 3.33 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0,00 66.511 0.00
745 6 S5 Autryville 3.331 3.33 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 202 0 0 Irrig. 202 80.69 0.00 268.69 0.00
745 7 S5 Autryville 1.91 1.911Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig, 50 19.97 0.00 38.15 0.00
745 7 S5 Autryville 1.91 1.91 Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 5.5 Tons 3/1-9/30 202 0 0 Irrig. 202 80.69 0.00 154.11 0.00
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Waste Utilization Table Year 1
Nitrogen Comm. Res. Manure Liquid Solid Liquid Solid
PA Fert. (lbs/A) PA ManureA Manure Manure Manure
Nutrient Nutrient NutrienuN pplied Applied Applied Applied
Req'd Applied pplied (acre) (acre) (Field) (Field)
(lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A)
Source Total Use. Applic. Applic. 1000
Tract Field ID Soil Series Acres Acres Crop RYE Period N N N Method N gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons
Total Applied,1000 gallons 1,978.96
Total Produced,1000 gallons 678.43
Balance,1000 gallons -1,300.53
Total Applied,tons 0.00
Total Produced,tons 0.00
Balance,tons 0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column,—symbol means leased,otherwise,owned. 2. Symbol*r ,t 'user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies with soils. If
applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system,you must apply at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the
maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum
application amount that each field may receive in any one application event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Field Soil Series (inches/hour) (inches)
745 1 Autryville 0.60 1.0
745 2 Autryville 0.60 1.0
745 3 Autryville 0.60 1.0
745 4 Autryville 0.60 1.0
745 5 Autryville 0.60 1.0
745 6 Autryville 0.60 1.0
745 7 Autryville 0.60 1.0
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NOTE: Symbol*means user entered data.

The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for sludge
utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen concentrations for each source,
the number of animals in the,facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At clean out,this
material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases,the priority nutrient is nitrogen but
other nutrients including phosphorous,copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since nutrient levels are generally very high,
application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally,effluent spray fields should not be used for
sludge application. If this is not possible,care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with high amounts of
copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water moving to streams and lakes,
phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Maximum Maximum Sludge
Crop PA-N Rate Application Rate Minimum Acres Minimum Acres Minimum Acres
lb/ac 1000 gal/ac 5 Years Accumulation 10 Years Accumulation 15 Years Accumulation
Swine Nursery Lagoon Sludge- Standard
Com 120 bu 150 13.16 9.04 18.08 27.12
Hay 6 ton R.Y.E. 300 26.32 4.52 9.04 13.56
Soybean 40 bu 160 14.04 8.48 16.95 25.43
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage capacity available
at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the design storage capacity in days
minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start date is a value entered by the user and is
defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or
holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design storage
capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity,this indicates that
the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. If available storage capacity is negative,
the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume of the structure. Either of these
situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the
structure's temporary storage capacity.
Available Waste Storage Capacity
Source Name Swine Nursery Lagoon Liquid Design Storage Capacity(Days)
Start Date 10/30 180
Plan Year Month Available Storage Capacity(Days)
1 1 180
1 2 180
1 3 180
1 4 180
1 5 180
1 _ 6 180
1 7 180
1 8 180
1 9 180
1 10 180
1 11 171
1 12 161
*Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
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 that 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 the
waste,he/she shall provide evidence 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 waste production facility to
secure an update of the Nutrient Management 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 upon soil type, available moisture,historical data,
climatic conditions,and level of management,unless there are regulations that
restrict the rate of ap.-T s.ations for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be; . pplied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Waste may be applied t6-la d eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but
less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where
runoff leaves the field(see USDA,NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard
393 -Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land
application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding,waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland.When waste is 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 offske 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 and flies.
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8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or
when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that
the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The
potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted
crops on soils with a high potential for leaching.Waste/nutrient loading rates on
these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted
to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior
to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the
following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from
a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any
residential property.boundary and canal.Animal waste, other than swine waste
from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer that 25
feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall ri je applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than
those owned by the 1?s._�owner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public
right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or
wetlands by a discharge or by over-spraying. Animal waste may be applied to
prior converted cropland provided the fields 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.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers,toilets,sinks,
etc., shall'not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7
Small Grain: CP,Mineral Soil,medium leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from
October 15-November 20.For barley,plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5%for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable
seeding rate modifications in the currentNCSU"Small Grain Production Guide". Also, Increase the
initial seeding rate by at least 10%when planting no-till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and
rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre.Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep.Adequate depth control is
essential.Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book"and information from private companies to
select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your,aii;a and conditions.Apply no more
than 30 lbs/acre N at planting.Phosphorus and potash recommendf:,d by a soil test can also be applied at
this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months -of February-March.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 1,2,3,4, 5,6, 7
Bermudagrass: CP,Mineral Soil,Moderately Wel I"jrained.
Adaptation: Well-adapted.
In the Coastal Plain,hybrid berg eta,grass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1"to 3"
deep(1.5"optimal). Sprigs show, a planted.quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind.For Coastal and Tifton 78 PN w it at least 10 bu/ac in 3'rows, spaced 2'to 3' in the row.Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to grou.�dcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions.Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 t w av in 1.5'to 2' rows spaced 1'to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the wtiounts of lime,phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance.Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July.For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications,usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25%for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional,agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
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Emergency Action Plan
TI.A. 4an will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operations are leaking,
overflQ;ving, or running off the site. You should NOT wait until wastes reach surface
waters or 11 ave 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 available to all employees at
the facility, a accidents, leaks, and breaks can happen at any time.
1) Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to problems are listed below:
a) Lagoon overflow:
• add soil to the berm to increase the elevation of the dam
• pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate
• stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waterers)
• call a pumping contractor
• make sure no surface water is entering the lagoon
Note: These activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded the temporary
storage level.
b) Runoff from waste application field:
• immediately stop waste application
• create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field
• incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
c) Leaking form the waste distribution system:
• pipes and sprinklers:
iD stop recycle (flushing system) pump
OO stop irrigation pump
Oa close valves to eliminate further discharge
® separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow

• flush system, houses, solids separators:
O stop recycle (flushing system) pump
O stop irrigation pump
® make sure no siphon effect has been created
G separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
d) Leakage from. base or sidewall of the lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks:
• dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump,
and pump back into the lagoon.
• if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
• other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil.
Note: For permanent repair measures, lagoon problems require the consultation of
an individual experienced in their design and installation.
2) Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a) Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b) Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c) Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
3) Contact appropriate agencies.
a) During normal business hours, call your DWQ regional office: [phone];
after hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-0368. Your phone call should
include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident, the
exact location of the facility, and the location or direction of movement of the
spill, weather and wind conditions, what corrective measures have been taken,
and the seriousness of the situation.
b) If the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call the local EMS:
296-2160.
c) Instruct EMS to contact the local Health Department• 296-2130.
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Contact CES: 296-2143
local NRCS office: 296-2120
and your integrator:
4) jin0ement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
da'rnage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems
with rel'v-ase of wastes from happening again.
5) Contact contract pumping and/or irrigation equipment companies:
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dv` ortality 1"iF11anagement 1,v ethods
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
a Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
Q Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
® Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
Q Q A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off-farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
(� a In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
�J NC Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-549.70).
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Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
aMass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm-specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
a 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.
-�f Signature of Farm Owner anager Date
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Signature of Technical Specialist Date

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) [phone]
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) [phone]
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) [phone]
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) [phone]
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION 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 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. Lagoorr-Werflow-possible solutions are:
a. Adc soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop al! flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause"the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators-action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks-possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
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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, weether and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been
under taken, --id the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaN(6.s 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: TI` P-
b. Contractors Address: 10y 69A 3 t, ink 4;1+. Nc.
c. Contractors Phone: q 1q6341-
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: a FOP)l
b. Phone: 2 �24 -a 43!t
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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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Hush Gutters Accumulation of solids ( lush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
ss�oilds from gutters as designed.
()-remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (4,6aintain 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�0 of surface.
Excessive Vegetative De a vegetation ( Oaintain vegetative control along banks of
Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage ( ) Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
O Clean up spillage on'a routine basis (e.g._7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around.
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by -
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment(e.g.,covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
() Inspect 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.
(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).
.AIC--November 11, 1996

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, sprinklers
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 Anima!Waste Management Systems Manual
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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/ early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to 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 amount 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
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes --look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or"jug" holes
2. side slope stability--slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack 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 sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need 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 low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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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 filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should 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. 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.
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• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid 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 / 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 underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it 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 forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag-line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the 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 crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure — an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels— high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.: 5/-q 2-2-
Date:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Owner Signature:
♦ Odor Control Checklist is required by General Statute 143-215.10C(e)(1)
♦ Check any/all the BMPs you will implement on this facility. Items checked/selected become a requirement of the CAWMP.
♦ Items in bold or pre-selected are required.
♦ Add any site-specific details related to the selected BMPs
♦ Include any other odor control measures not listed
♦ NOTE: Not all BMPs may be cost-effective for every facility. Evaluate each BMP prior to selecting for your facility.
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
FARMSTEAD
♦ Swine Production ❑ Maintain vegetative or wooded buffers at or •Traps dust and gases, provides dilution
near property boundary and visual screening
• May require third party input/approval
♦ Improper drainage ❑ Grade and landscape so water drains away • Reduce odors and vectors that occur
from facilities and prevent ponding with stagnant conditions
❑ Maintain farm access roads and prevent traffic • Prevents spillage during transport and
in waste application area tracking of waste onto public roads
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
MORTALITY MANAGEMENT
♦ Carcass ® Dispose of mortality using method approved • Required by statute and permit
Decomposition by NCDA&CS State Veterinarian. Manage • May require-third party input/approval
According to CAWMP(Mortality Management
Checklist)and permit(s).
❑ Put carcasses in refrigerated (or freezer) dead
boxes within 24 hours for short-term mortality
storage.
♦ Incomplete Incineration ❑ Use incinerators with secondary burners for Reduce odors by complete incineration
complete combustion.
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—WASTE HANDLING
♦ Flush tanks ❑ Install flush tank covers * Pit-flush systems
♦ Odorous Gases ❑ FI its at least 4 times per day • Pit-flush systems
♦ Partial microbial goEmpty pits at least once every 7 days • Pit-recharge or"pull-plug" systems
decomposition ❑ Underfloor flush with pit ventilation
♦ Agitation of wastes ❑ Install/extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti-siphon vents
❑ Install covers on outside waste collection or
junction box
❑ Install sump tank covers for lift stations
♦ Ammonia ❑ Flush/recharge with treated effluent
❑ Treat waste in pits with proven biological or • Monitor for any solids accumulation in pit
chemical additive
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—FLOOR AND INDOOR SURFACES
♦ Manure covered floors ❑ Scrape manure from alleys into pens daily •Will move with other manure via pits
El'Tn3tall fully slotted floor system
❑ Install waterers over slotted floor area
❑ Install feeders at high end of solid floors •Where applicable
♦ Odorous Gases ❑ Scrape manure buildup from floors and walls •Aids in animal cleanliness
❑ Keep floors dry 9 Aids in animal cleanliness
❑ Install underfloor ventilation for drying
❑ Replace bedding/scrape at frequency to •Solid floor/bedding systems
keep bedding dry
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—VENTILATION
♦ Dust ❑ Clean fans regularly—specify frequency
♦ Volatile/odorous gases ❑ Efficient air movement
❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors to
control ventilation
❑ Treat barn exhaust • Examples: biofilters,wet scrubbing, windbreaks
• May reduce ventilation rate depending on method
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—FEED
♦ Dust ❑ Install feed covers
♦ Adsorbed Gases ® Keep outdoor feed storage covered except eI Required by rule 1SA NCAC 02D.1802
When necessary to add/remove feed
❑ Minimize free-fall height of dry feed
❑ Install feed delivery downspout extenders
to the feed covers
❑ Remove spoiled/unusable feed on regular basis
❑ Feed pellets instead of dry meal • May require third party input/approval
❑ Use feed additives • May require third party input/approval
♦ Ammonia ❑ Use feed-reduced crude protein diet • May require third party input/approval
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—GENERAL
♦ Dust ❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors • Maintain relative humidity at 40 to 65%
♦ Odorous Gases to control ventilation
❑ Use ultraviolet light to treat indoor air
❑ Use indoor or outdoor electrostatic space • Can be used to treat exhaust air
charge system
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management— Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAGOON/WASTE STORAGE STRUCTURE 1.
♦ Volatile Gases ® Maintain proper lagoon volume •Sufficient liquid volume/depth is required
for proper anaerobic treatment
❑ Minimize free-fall height of waste from
discharge pipe to lagoon surface
❑ Extend discharge point of pipe to below lagoon • Use caution not to scour or damage lagoon liner
liquid level
❑ Maintain proper surface area-to-volume ratio
❑ Use correct lagoon start-up procedures
❑ Aerate for odor control
® Manage sludge levels based on annual sludge
survey as required by permit
❑ Keep spilled feed or foreign debris out of lagoon
to prevent excess sludge accumulation
❑ Install/use solids separation system
❑ Use proven biological or chemical additives • Monitor for any increase in rate of solids accumulation
❑ Use permeable lagoon covers (not a digester)
❑ Use impermeable lagoon cover or • Methane can be flared if not utilized
anaerobic digester
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
LAND APPLICATION
♦ Odorous gases ® Perform land application in accordance with
CAWMP
♦ Wind drift ® Pump intake near lagoon surface • Required by rule 15A NCAC 02D.1802
❑ P mp from second stage lagoon
Follow good neighbor policy •Avoid application on known weekends,
special days, or holidays/eves if possible
❑ Operate at minimum recommended pressure
❑ Increase setbacks beyond those required by
statute, rule, or permit
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Swine Farm Waste Management— Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAND APPLICATION (CONTINUED)
Q Apply during favorable wind conditions, • Recommend checking predicted average hourly
(especially for traveling guns or impact wind speed within 24 hours prior to
s rinklers) anticipated start
When practical, apply waste on sunny days •Allows for vertical dissipation of odor
rather than cool,overcast days
a-when possible,apply waste mid-morning to •Allows for better vertical dissipation of odor
J2�te-afternoon
For traveling guns, use taper-ring or taper-bore a Less odor and drift than ring nozzles
nozzles
❑ For traveling guns, use largest-available nozzle
that provides acceptable application uniformity
❑ Replace impact sprinklers with low-drift nozzles
on center pivots and linear move systems.
❑ Use hose-drag system
❑ Use injection method for waste application
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
SLUDGE DISPOSAL
o Odorous gases ❑ Transport sludge in covered vehicles or tankers
❑ Apply in thin, uniform layers •Speeds drying and prevents ponding
❑ incorporate land-applied sludge as soon as • Required within 48 hours or prior to next rain event,
practical after application,and in accordance whichever is first,for conventionally tilled
with permit. bare soils
❑ Use injection method for sludge application
❑ Dewater sludge prior to application
❑ Use alternatives to land application,such as
compost,gasification,energy generation, etc.
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM:
Air Management Practices Assessment Tool (AMPAT) www.extension.iastate.edu/ampat/
AHG-538-A Certification Training for Animal Waste Management Systems:Type A NC Division of Water Resources
EBAE 103-83—Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE 128-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge-Lagoon Treatment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE 129-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush-Lagoon Treatment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies www.bae.ncsu.edu
NC NRCS Standard 359—Waste Treatment Lagoon www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 380—Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 422—Hedgerow Planting www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 442—Sprinkler System www.nres.udsa.gov
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Options for Managing Odor:A Report from the Swine Odor Task Force NC State University
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