Fisher Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved. Last week, Yakima County set Thursday as a deadline for removal because final water rights have not been approved. The reason for the delay is to give the county more time to prepare for court. That means the cows can stay for at least another week until a Benton County Judge makes a ruling on the injunction. Now neighbors wonder if the DeVries will move more of their herd on to the property before that time.
Neighbors are worried about possible odors and water pollution from the dairy.
They are obviously not pleased with news about the postponement. Fisher Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved. Samples show levels of lead are higher than safety standards set by the environmental protection agency. District Superintendent, Peter Ansingh, says they're not sure yet what they will do to solve the problem. Lead is a metal found in some paints, air, soil and certain types of pottery.