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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)

Generic CAFO in Michigan
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)

The goal of the CAFO program is to reduce the discharge of pollutants to surface waters of the state from these types of facilities. A CAFO is an animal feeding operation that is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The NPDES program regulates discharges from point sources to surface waters, and under the Clean Water Act, CAFOs are considered point sources of pollution.

screenshot of the CAFO web map
screenshot of the CAFO web map

Regulated concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) web map

Explore regulated concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) in Michigan.


Staff map

Complaints regarding discharges or other environmental problems should be directed to the appropriate district office for the county where the problem exists.

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