USA/Michigan: Cattle manure is source of bacteria in nearby creeks, report says

HARTFORD ? After more detailed analysis of water tests showing elevated levels of E. coli bacteria in two trout streams near the Hartford Dairy in Hartford Township, state officials are now saying the dairy is a contributing source of the pollution.

more information:
-New Law Aimed at Protecting Ocean from Fish-Farming Risks

Source: Cattle manure is source of bacteria in nearby creeks, report says

Link: Farming's true enemy/Corporate-owned operations are danger to people, animals.
Link: Michigan Factory Farm Linked to Pollution; Existing State Regulations Appear Ineffective
Link: More Than Half of US Streams Polluted - EPA
Link: Tons of Manure Runoff from Dairy Cows in Michigan
Link: UK: River agency fined for pollution


Other EVANA-articles about this topic:
US Seeks to Control Air Pollution at Factory Farms (en)

USA: Ohio, Michigan megafarms spur clashes over air, water pollution (en)

France: Un troupeau de bovins atteint de tuberculose abattu en Seine-Maritime (fr)

FAO: Industrial livestock production near cities often damages the environment (en)

USA: Researchers find animal antibiotics in vegetables (en)

USA: Pollution kills babies (en)

USA: Factory farms stink to high heaven (en)