A western Wisconsin dairy farm has been ordered to pay $65,000 in fines to resolve violations of its wastewater permit. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said the decision was made as part of a settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy of Glenwood City, which has since been approved by the St. Croix County Circuit Court.
The agency claims the concentrated animal feeding operation improperly land applied manure on an agricultural field near the farm in November 2019, which resulted in ponding and movement of manure on the field. The state further alleged that a forecasted rainstorm occurred on the evening of November 20, and that manure ran off the field and entered Hutton Creek. An anonymous complainant reported the discharge to authorities.
The agreement requires Emerald Sky Dairy to pay $65,000 in forfeitures, surcharges, court costs, and attorney fees.
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