Reporting Manure Releases

A manure release, including actual, imminent or probable discharge of manure from an open feedlot operation structure (open feedlot, settled open feedlot effluent basin, solids settling facility or an AT system), must be reported to the DNR within six hours after it occurred or was discovered. Releases that must be reported include any that go to surface water, groundwater, a drainage tile line or intake, or to a designated area resulting from storing, handling, transporting or land-applying manure. The DNR field office staff members are experienced in handling manure releases and may be able to help producers and manure applicators limit the extent of the spill or prevent extensive damage.

Report releases to the 24-hour spill line at (515) 281-8694 and to the local police department or sheriff in the county where the release has occurred.