Regarding Feedlot Rules I am Donna Peterson, President of Minnesota Lakes Association and a member of the GEIS Citizen Advisory Committee on Animal Agriculture. This is an additional letter to you as I have been told by the PCA that you have not been provided with technical information regarding livestock in lakes and streams. This was completed in September of 1999. Water Resources Section G pg. The MPCA assesses the ability of state surface waters to support swimming and aquatic life on a five year cycle.
Conditions are very poor for swimming in the tributaries .
None of the tributaries is fit for swimming , primarily because of high levels of fecal bacteria. Human Health Section K pg. 52 Animal manure may contain bacteria, protozoa and viruses which can cause disease in humans . These pathogens maybe transmitted to humans through contaminated surface drinking water, contaminated ground water supplies, or direct contact with contaminated environment. Manure and Crop Nutrients Section J pg.