Add/Upgrade Concrete Surface for Solids Management

Overview

To accommodate coarse solids separation, it is advised to establish additional concrete storage space. This additional capacity is crucial not only to handle the volume of materials generated but also to accommodate the specific needs imposed by climatic conditions and storage requirements. By creating more storage space, the facility will be better equipped to manage these materials efficiently, ensuring that the system operates smoothly and meets all necessary operational and environmental standards.
References:

NRCS Practice Standard: Waste Storage Facility (313)

NRCS Practice Standard: Roofs and Covers (367)

Environmental Impact

• Improved manure nutrient and runoff management
• Reduced use of commercial fertilizers
• Improved water quality

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Estimated Cost

Concrete Surface:

Scenario Unit: Cubic Foot

Scenario Typical Size: 5,700 ft³

Total Cost/Unit: $4.42/ft³

Reference: NRCS Practice Standard and Scenario: CPS 313 Waste Storage Facility Scenario #18 – Dry Stack with Concrete Floor and Walls: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/fy25-wa-scenarios.pdf, p. 233.

 

Roof:

Scenario Unit: Square Foot

Scenario Typical Size: 4,000 ft²

Total Cost/Unit: $15.31/ft²

Reference: NRCS Practice Standard and Scenario: CPS 367 Roofs and Covers Scenario #5 – Roof Structure with Siding, 30 to 60 Feet: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/fy25-wa-scenarios.pdf, p. 411.

Financial Considerations

Cost Savings: Effective and sustainable management of manure solids consequently enhances the efficiency of nutrient management, allowing for precise and timely nutrient applications to croplands while reducing reliance on expensive commercial fertilizers to offset nutrient losses.

Timeline

Short

Dependency / Prerequisite

Prerequisite:

To construct a solids storage pad, create a design and plan, secure funding, obtain the necessary permits, and evaluate existing facilities for any needed modifications.