What are some of the concerns about CAFOs?
Many CAFOs across the U.S. have been notorious for spills and discharges of contaminated waters to local ditches, ponds, streams, rivers and wells. In addition, there is a growing body of evidence which demonstrates the long-term health effects on nearby residents from high-level emissions of hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and dust from the manure lagoons and animal confinement buildings of CAFOs. These health effects include eye and throat irritation, blurred vision, respiratory illnesses, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, headaches, depression and chronic fatigue.
