Improper Manure Disposal

Wednesday 1 April 2015 01:33:00 PM

Location: dirt extension of Jumper Ave between Imperial St and Riverside St

Categorie: Toxic Substances

Description:

On April 1, 2015, along a dirt road and in a lower drainage area to one side of the dirt road, tons of cow manure was observed to be very recently spread in an approximately 4 inch to 8 inch thick layer for at least half a mile. This method of disposal will cause the manure to blow in the wind all summer to other areas. The salts, antibiotics, and viruses (e.coli) in this manure will likely travel to other areas of Kern County and salts in the manure may also percolate into the ground water when the area is rained on or flooded from adjacent agricultural operations.