Construction Permits

Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) may approve lagoon designs for small operations with less that 1,500 animal units (equals 1,050 dairy cows or 3,750 swine). Larger operations with 1,500 or more animal units (see table below) must obtain a Construction Permit in accordance with UAC R317-1, and a Ground Water Discharge Permit in accordance with UAC R317-6.

A Construction Permit can be obtained by submitting the engineering design drawings, construction specifications, and operation and maintenance manual to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). Complete design plans and specifications for a liquid waste handling and storage facility must be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the state of Utah.

Number of Animals for Required Construction Permit

Animal Type	Beef Cattle	Swine	Dairy Cattle	Sheep	Turkeys	Ducks	Hens or Broilers	Horses
Equivalent to 1,500 Animal Units	1,500	3,750 over 55 lbs each	1,050	15,000	82,500	7,500	45,000	750