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Design and Implementation of a Closed Recycling Water Management System to Provide and Alternative Use for Milkhouse Wastewater, Storm Water Runoff and Silage Leachate

Agreement Number
04-199
Awardee Name
Lenawee Soil Conservation District
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Design and Implementation of a Closed Recycling Water Management System to Provide and Alternative Use for Milkhouse Wastewater| Storm Water Runoff and Silage Leachate
Awardee State/Territory
Michigan
Involved States/territories
Michigan
Award Year
2004
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$84,500.00
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Project Background
The dairy industry faces many environmental challenges, including milkhouse waste water, silage leachate, and stormwater runoff. The purpose of this project is to design and implement a closed recycling system applicable to individual dairy farms throughout Michigan and the dairy industry nationally to reduce or eliminate wastewater as a pollutant.
Final Report URL
Review Final Report
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Kathlene Kurowicki