Lesson 21: Sizing Considerations for Earthen Manure Storage Systems

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Regulatory Issue	Is this issue addressed by regulations?	Is my livestock/poultry operation in compliance?
Specific storage period or size required?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Specific depth above maximum level for start pumping required?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Sludge volume component required?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Permanent volume required to maintain a wetted seal?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Allowance for open lot runoff control?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Maximum loading rate required for a permanent treatment volume (anaerobic lagoon only)?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Volume for a specific storm event (e.g., 25-yr, 24-hr storm)?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Volume for chronic wet years (e.g., wettest year in 10 yrs)?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know

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