Livestock Compliance and Regulations

Responsible Livestock Management for Clean Water

In partnership with ACCD, farms adopt practices to safely manage animal waste. This protects water quality and provides a healthy environment for livestock in Allegheny County. 

All farmers in Pennsylvania that use or produce manure are required to have either a Chapter 91 Manure Management Plan or a more in-depth Act 38 Nutrient Management Plan. These two programs prevent nutrient pollution, specifically nitrogen and phosphorus, from entering into streams, lakes, ponds and groundwater. 

ACCD's Impact

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ACCD assists local farmers by: 

  • Providing Manure Management Plan writing assistance, annual Nutrient Management Plan inspections and Nutrient Management Plan review for livestock owners. 
  • Responding to manure and livestock related complaints 
  • Connecting livestock owners to funding opportunities and local agency resources 
  • Helping farmers and landowners with responsible animal management across the county, covering over 325 acres of land 
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