Walworth County manure spill, Geneva Lake impacted
Location of manure spill in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday said it responded to a manure spill in Walworth County that impacted Geneva Lake.
What we know:
The DNR said a farm recently applied manure to its fields. In response to Friday's rain, staff conducted a site visit and found manure running off the farm fields near Lakeshore Drive and Linn Road.
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The manure discharge entered a creek that flows into the south end of Geneva Lake. Staff will monitor the situation as the farm works to address the manure spill.
What we don't know:
The DNR did not say how much manure spilled into the creek and lake. It's unclear how long it could take to rectify the situation. However, the town of Linn Police Department said a section of Lakeshore Drive would be closed "until further notice."
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What you can do:
The DNR said the public should avoid activities that could result in accidentally ingesting water from the creek or the lake. For more information about manure spills and how to prevent them, visit the DNR's website.
Editor's note: This story was updated to add new information.
The Source: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released information.