Record #:

2239

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

An NCSU study of older, unlined swine lagoons in the state's coastal plain revealed that over half of them leak contaminants into groundwater. The researchers recommended using synthetic liners in cases where self-sealing lagoons are inadequate.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 292, Mar/Apr 1995, p8, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water, Underground--Pollution; Agricultural wastes--Environmental aspects; Swine--Equipment and supplies; Sewage lagoons--Linings

Record #:

2190

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Tillery residents' fear over contamination of their drinking water by swine operations has resulted in the Halifax County town being selected as one of eight test sites for the Groundwater Guardian Program.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 291, Jan/Feb 1995, p1-3, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tillery (Halifax County); Drinking water--Contamination--Halifax County; Swine--Halifax County; Agricultural wastes--Environmental aspects