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flag A hog manure spill in Iowa’s Louisa County on Oct. 16, 2025, released unknown amounts into a creek, prompting containment efforts and an investigation.

flag A hog manure spill occurred in Louisa County, Iowa, on October 16, 2025, when a hidden iron fence post tore a manure line during application, releasing an unknown amount into a tributary of Roff Creek near Q Avenue and 65th Street. flag The Catnip Ridge crew stopped pumping immediately, clamped the line, and installed dams and a culvert plug to contain the spill. flag Fresh water was added to flush the area, and ammonia levels tested at 2.0 parts-per-million. flag Initially, no dead fish were found, but a small number were later observed downstream. flag The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating, monitoring cleanup, and assessing enforcement. flag This is the second manure spill in Iowa that week. flag Experts recommend delaying application until soil temperatures fall below 50°F to reduce runoff, though storage limits often pressure farmers to apply sooner.

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