DWQ-2024-007597

JadeDalton
Owner
Lost Creek Hogs (Dalton)
P.O. Box 189
Circleville, UT 84723
Dear Mr.Dalton:
Subject:Reissue of aConstruction Permit fora New Waste Containment Evaporation Basin
On June 29, 2021, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) issued a Construction Permit for a Dalton Finisher Farm Addition. This included the construction of 4 additional 1100 Hog Finisher
Barns and a new Waste Containment Evaporation Basin (Pond 2). On August 9, 2021 the Ground Water Discharge Permit was amended and renewed to include these additional construction activities.
However, the construction was not completed at that time.
On October 23, 2024, DWQ received a new set of plans and specifications for Pond 2 from Joel A. Myers, P.E. of GEM Engineering, Inc.The only change from the original design is that a
pipeline and pump have been have been added to facilitate pumping for use on the nearby agricultural fields in accordance with a Certified Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP).The construction
of the 4 additional 1100 Hog Finisher Barns will not be completed at this time.Mr. Myers is a Utah Certified Professional Engineer (P.E.).The following is a summary of the proposed major
construction projects:
Construction of a new 3.7 million waste containment basin (Pond 2) located North of the present waste containment basin (Pond 1). Waste water from the barns will flow into Pond 1.
A 12-inch pipe will be installed in Pond 1 at an elevation of 6175.25. The pipe will be installed in Pond 2 at an elevation of 6171.00and waste water will then gravity flow into Pond
2.
A pipeline and pump have been added to facilitate pumping.
The waste water from both ponds will then be land applied to the fields that are part of Dalton Farm in accordance to a CNMP. Specification Change - The specifications for the Air Pressure
Test of the High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) liner indicate that the air channel be pressurized to between 25-30 psi and after the 5 minute wait time if the air pressure drops by greater
than 4 psi the seam has failed. To be consistent with other pond construction, the air pressure must by a minimum of 30 psi with only a 3 psi drop for seam failure. The plans and specifications,
as submitted, comply with the Utah Water Quality Rules, (R317, Utah Administrative Code). A Construction Permit is hereby issued as constituted by this letter, subject to the following
conditions:Any revisions or modifications to the approved plans and specifications must be submitted to DWQ for review and approval, before construction or implementation thereof. Please
submit any changes for review and approval directly to Woodrow Campbell, P.E., of the DWQ Ground Water Protection Section.A written operations and maintenance manual, containing a description
of the functioning of the facilities, an outline of routine maintenance procedures, and all checklists and maintenance logs needed for proper operation of the system, must be submitted
and approved before the final inspection and operation of the system.The approved facilities must not be placed in service unless DWQ has conducted a final inspection, reviewed and approved
the As-Built Construction Certification Report, and provided written authorization to place the constructed facilities in service.Construction activities that disturb one acre or more
are required to obtain coverage under the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) Storm Water General Permit for Construction Activities. The permit requires the development
of a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) to be implemented and updated from the commencement of any soil disturbing activities at the site until final stabilization of the
project. For more information, or to obtain permit coverage on-line, please go to: http://www. waterquality. utah.gov/UPDES/stormwater. Htm
The plans and specifications for this project have been stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer currently licensed to practice in the state of Utah. The construction design, inspection
supervision, and written construction certification of all work associated with this Construction Permit must be performed by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the state
of Utah.
This Construction Permit will expire one year from the date of its issuance, as evidenced by the date of this letter, unless substantial progress is made in constructing the approved
facilities or the plans and specifications have been resubmitted and the construction permit is reissued. This permit does not relieve you, in any way, of your obligations to comply
with other applicable local requirements. You may contact Southwest Utah Public Health Department at (435-673-3528) or Paul Wright Southwest District Engineer at (435-986-2562) for
further assistance regarding local matters.
Because of the inherent hazard potential at lagoons and ponds, warning signs should be posted at these facilities to state the dangers of drowning and asphyxiation. Safety ropes (or
equivalent) running down the pond side slopes, and fastened to posts at the top of the dikes should be available to allow anyone trapped in the ponds to escape.
Please contact Mr. Campbell at the beginning of construction to allow periodic inspections to be scheduled.
Upon completion of the project, a final inspection and approval of the As-Built Construction Certification Report is required before the approval to operate the completed facilities
can be issued. Please remain in contact with Mr. Campbell to schedule the final inspection. The Construction Certification Report with final as-built drawings must include test results
for the following construction quality assurance and quality control (CQA/QC) elements:
Soil Subgrade
Proctor Curves,
Soil Classification,
Field Compaction Testing, and
Subgrade Acceptance Certification.
ConcreteConcrete Mix Verification,Concrete ASTM Testing Method, Frequency, and Results,Concrete Testing Pass/Fail Criteria, andCrack Inspection and Repair.
Flexible Membrane Liner
Panel Placement Log,
Trial Seam Test Log,
Seaming Record,
Seam Test Record,
Repair Log,
As-Built Drawing,
Manufactures Certification including QA/QC Testing of the Rolls, and
Professional Engineer Certification.
If we can be of further assistance, please contact Mr. Woodrow Campbell at [e-mail] or [phone].

Sincerely,
John K. Mackey, P.E.
DirectorAttachmentJKM/WWC/DJH:cc:Southwest Utah Public Health Department (via email w/o attachment)Paul Wright Southwest District Engineer (via email w/o attachment)Joel Myers, Gem Engineering,
Inc. ([e-mail])(via email w/o attachment)Ryan Goff ([e-mail]) (via email w/o attachment)