TWON: Animal Manure Storage to Protect Groundwater

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December 7, 2021
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If not managed properly, animal manure and process-generated wastewater can contaminate groundwater, which is the underground water that replenishes wells and springs. This publication explains the potential risks of storing manure and wastewater and how to address these situations.- (5 pages)

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