EARTHEN MANURE STRUCTURE CLOSURE (INCLUDING BASINS, HOLDING PONDS AND LAGOONS)

摘要

This paper summarizes what is known about the closure of earthen manure structures without artificial liners,including lagoons, storage basins, runoff holding ponds, and what needs to be examined further to increase ourunderstanding of closing them in an environmentally safe manner. This information should be useful as a guide for stateregulatory agencies considering rules for closure and for others who work with livestock production facilities.