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What To Do In The Event Of A Livestock Waste Release |
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In the event of a release, a response should be swift to minimize damage as much as possible. Responses should include, but are not limited to:
Immediate Action - Stop additional leakage
- Contain spilled waste
Within 24-hours of the release discovery - Contact the Illinois Emergency Management Agency by calling (800) 782-7860 from within Illinois or (217) 782-7860 if you are calling from a phone located outside Illinois.
As Soon As Possible - Begin clean-up procedures
- Notify agencies and local authorities including the local county public health department and appropriate public/private water supplies.
- Attempt application of spilled wastes on cropland
- Assess environmental impact of fish kill, surface water pollution, well or groundwater impact, and amount of waste released and for what duration.
Within 5 days of release discovery - Submit written report to Illinois EPA.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
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