Site Assessments

Regardless of whether your operation is a CAFO or not, a confidential on-site environmental assessment will identify any deficiencies that may exist, and provide options for how to correct them. If you are buying property, knowing the environmental history of a site is crucial to avoid purchasing a potentially huge liability, such as leaking underground storage tanks or hazardous chemical dumps. Different assessments are offered for different customer needs:

• CAFO / AFO Environmental Site Risk Assessments
• Phase 1 Site Assessments
• Real Estate Transaction Screens (environmental, floodplain, endangered species)

CAFO Permitting Assistance

To apply for a Colorado general discharge permit, a substantial amount of information is needed. Gathering this information typically requires performing a detailed site drainage survey, lagoon depth and impoundment storage capacity determinations, lagoon liner testing, nutrient managemet planning, and other site-specific data. BRINK, Inc. provides turnkey permit application assistance.

Nutrient Management Planning

All manure and wastewater contains nutrients. Nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and soluble salts need to be properly managed to avoid overapplication on land application fields. Over application can lead to reduced crop yields in the field, and increased risk of environmental problems, including nitrate leaching and off-site phosphorus transport. Good nutrient planning will insure that nutrients are managed to maximize profit and minimize environmental risk. BRINK, Inc. provides complete nutrient management planning, whether its a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) tailored to meet NRCS requirements, or a more basic nutrient management plan that satisfies the requirements of a state CAFO discharge permit.

Sampling & Testing

The new state CAFO permit provisions require that manure, wastewater and land application areas be regularly tested. BRINK, Inc. offers a comprehensive sampling and inspection service that satisfies permit requirements, including:

• Wastewater, manure and soil sampling
• Sample analysis by a certified laboratory
• Record-keeping
• Nutrient Balancing, including Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP)