Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations(CAFOs)

Wastes from confined livestock can be a source of pollutants when they are discharged to state waters. Pollutants most often reach state water as a result of precipitation (rainfall or snow melt). Pollution of surface and ground water is prohibited, and permits are required for discharges containing pollutants.

concentrated animal feeding operations
Source: NCSU/Biological and Agricultural
Engineering

Please take a few minutes to read the AFO/CAFO General Information page. This page describes the permitting requirements that apply to livestock production facilities and outlines the process for determining which operations require permits.