To comply with WDNR regulations requiring 100% collection of feed storage area runoff, the farm needed a solution to manage and store millions of gallons of stormwater annually. Traditional land spreading during spring and fall was not feasible for this volume, and the farm sought a system that would utilize the wastewater more efficiently during the growing season, when crops could benefit directly from added water and nutrients.
Outland Design developed a solution that combined regulatory compliance with improved agricultural productivity. Jonathan Ardelt designed a 2,500-foot solid set pipeline to transfer wastewater from on-farm storage to a remote field equipped with a 360 Rain™ irrigation system. The design allowed for consistent, strategic delivery of water, nutrients, and manure throughout the growing season. The pipeline was engineered to meet WDNR and WI NRCS waste transfer standards, ensuring reliable flow and pressure. Outland Design also assisted the farm with the WI NRCS funding process, preparing plans and specifications that ensured future funding eligibility, even when program funds were not immediately available.
The farm successfully implemented the waste transfer system, achieving both environmental compliance and increased crop yields. When funding later became available, the project qualified for NRCS support, providing long-term financial return in addition to improved operational performance.