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