Download this in PDF form, here. Unregulated Concerns Missouri CAFOs are permitted and regulated under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and must meet regulatory requirements based on the conditions of this permit. Depending on the size of the facility – which is determined by the number and type of animals – CAFOs must maintain certain buffer and…
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Download this in PDF form, here. Environmental Concerns and Environmental Emergencies The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’s (DNR) Division of Environmental Quality is responsible for “preventing pollution, protecting the public from harmful emissions, discharges and waste disposal practices.” Part of its mission is to respond to environmental concerns and environmental emergencies. See how DNR distinguishes…
Read MoreWell Water Contamination
Download this in PDF form, here. What is well water contamination? Since wells draw water from underground sources, well water contamination indicates groundwater pollution. Many of the same nutrients and bacteria from animal manure that run off into surface waters can also seep into groundwater. Nitrate contamination is a particular concern in groundwater because nitrates…
Read MoreFish Kills
Download this in PDF form, here. What is a fish kill? When a lot of fish die in a localized area, it is often referred to as a fish kill or die-off. You will often see dead fish and other aquatic organisms floating on the water’s surface when there is a fish kill. The water…
Read MoreDiscolored and/or Foul-Smelling Water
Download this in PDF form, here. What is discolored and/or foul-smelling water? Water may be discolored for a variety of reasons, including Algal Blooms. However, brown or reddish water indicates waste pollution – especially when accompanied by a foul, manure odor. When liquid animal waste is discharged to a water body, it is called effluent….
Read MoreAlgal Blooms
Download this in PDF form, here. What is an algal bloom? An algal bloom is a rapid increase in algae growth that can occur in freshwater and marine environments. Algal blooms can be green (see image above), blue, red, or brown and sometimes they are so bright that it looks like a layer of paint…
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