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DRAINAGE CONTROLS <br /> Drainage is a minor concern at this particular composting site. The site is enclosed <br /> with a roof and walls and sits on a cement slab. The cement slab walls are elevated <br /> approximately 3 feet above ground. Any excessive moisture due to rain or runoff <br /> entering the compost site is extremely unlikely. <br /> PAD MAINTENANCE <br /> The surface of the composting facility is a cement slab. The slab is flat and it does not <br /> slope in any direction. As the process of composting evolves the compost is churned <br /> and moved completely and thoroughly at the required intervals every day. This <br /> reduces or prevents any uneven composting. If any compost is left it is cleaned up <br /> manually in order to prevent an accumulation of residues. The pad is routinely <br /> inspected for cracks in order to prevent, minimize,and eradicate any problems. <br /> PROCESSING OR WASTEWATER CONTROLS <br /> Since the composting facility is completely covered, on a raised foundation it is highly <br /> unlikely that any runoff will occur or leave the building. Any moisture from the <br /> poultry manure will be absorbed by the wood shavings, rice hulls,and/or grape pumice. <br /> MATERIAL PROCESSING,HANDLING,AND STORAGE PRACTICES <br /> Processing <br /> Feedstock: The poultry manure will be processed directly after it is removed from the <br /> Honen's daily. If there is a problem with the composting machine, it may sit for a few <br /> hours prior to processing. The wood shavings, rice hulls, and/or grape pumice are <br /> stored in a clean, dry, covered area until ready for mixing with the poultry manure to <br /> produce compost. Depending on how big the delivered load of wood shaving, rice hulls, <br /> and/or grape pumice is it could last for a week or two before more are delivered again. <br /> Processed Material: From the time of mixing the poultry manure with the wood <br /> shavings, rice hulls, and/or grape pumice to a completed compost product is 28 days. <br /> The completed compost is piled and a sample is collected and sent to a laboratory for <br /> analysis. It takes approximately 1 week to get the results back. Once the results are <br /> received the compost can be bagged or sold bulk and removed from premises. <br /> 10 <br />