Water Quality Issues
Hydrologic Cycle - the movement of water on the land, in the ground, and through the air.
Point Source of Pollution - a single identifiable source of pollution, such as a pipe through which wastewater is discharged into surface waters.
Nonpoint Source Pollution - takes place over a broad area and results in the release of nutrients from many different locations.
Nonpoint Source Pollutants
Eutrophication
Soil Characteristics Affect the Soil’s Ability to Treat Waste Products
Soil Characteristic Depth
Water Quality Issues Groundwater
Groundwater An Essential Natural Resource:
Other Issues
Why Is It Important to Properly Manage Your Facility?
North Carolina Environmental Regulations
Legislation and Rules that Affect NC Horse Owners
Water Quality Standards
Clean Water Act (1972)
The North Carolina Regulations for Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters 0.0200 Rules (Feb. 1993)
0.0200 Rules Address livestock farms meeting the feedlot criteria:
Federal CAFO Thresholds
NC Thresholds - 0.0200 rules
0.0200 Rules
Buffers and Setbacks
Buffers Groundwater Wells:
SB1217 - An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste
NPDES Permitting
General Permits
Revised Animal Waste Management Plans
Annual Farm Reviews
Penalties
Animal Waste Operators Certification
Certification Training
What’s Happening Today?
Neuse River Plan
Nuese River Plan
Other Nutrient Sensitive Water Action Plans
Draft NC DAQ Odor Control Strategy
Environmental Assessment Tool for Horse Owners
Is this manure being stored properly?
Will the manure is this spreader be applied at appropriate rates?
Are we doing our best to control sediment losses from riding rings?
Is the way we manage our pastures the best for our horses and the environment?
Water Quality and Regulations Affecting NC Horse Owners
Email: ron_sheffield@ncsu.edu