Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Are CAFO Operators allowed to dump manure in piles on fields?

April 26, 2017allowed cafo dump Fields manure operators Piles

0

Posted

Are CAFO Operators allowed to dump manure in piles on fields?

1 Answer

0

Posted

This is a grey-area question. By dumping manure piles, a CAFO creates an off-site production area of waste. This off-site production area cannot discharge to waters of the state. See page 6 of the Part 21 DEQ Wastewater Discharge Permit Rules for the official definition of “production area”.