Geotextile Covers to Reduce Odor and Gas Emissions from Swine Manure Storage Ponds

José Bicudo, Assistant Extension Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
Chuck Clanton, Professor
Dave Schmidt, Assistant Extension Engineer
Larry Jacobson, Professor
Wendy Powers, Associate Professor, Animal Science, Iowa State University
Carrie Tengman, Director of Environmental Services, National Pork Board

Funding Source

National Pork Board, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station

Objective

The objective of this study was to measure the effect of a geotextile cover on the emission of odor, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), ammonia (NH3), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) from manure storage ponds.

Need or Impact

This research project (MIN-12-062) seeks to assess the impact of manure on water and air quality through various sub-projects, and to develop processes and techniques to reduce adverse impacts and maximize the benefits from manure.

Project Status

Completed.