Owner Responsibility
Regardless from whom educational, technical, or financial assistance
is sought, the owner or operator is ultimately responsible for the installation
and proper management of a dairy waste management system.
Tips On Planning And Managing Dairy Waste Storage Ponds
- On-site soils and geological conditions should be investigated before
a new dairy is installed. If soils or geological conditions are not suitable,
existing dairies could have to move to a more practical location.
- Installation of solids separation equipment between the freestall housing
and waste storage pond should be considered.
- Pumpout should be started in time to insure that space is available
to hold the 25-year-24-hour rainstorm.