Is Your Operation A CAFO?

 
1. Is your operation an AFO? (See definition of AFO)

YES
NO

 

If you answered YES to question 1, please go to question 2 to determine if your
operation is a CAFO.

If you answered NO to question 1, your operation is not an AFO,
and therefore it cannot be a CAFO.

(See ways to reduce pollution from your livestock operation.)

 

2. Do you have 1000 Animal Units or more?
(See Table of animals equivalent to 1000 AUs)

 YES
NO
If you answered YES to question 2, you are a CAFO (see definition of CAFO).
Refer to contacts about permitting requirements and for additional assistance.

If you answered NO to question 2, please answer questions 3 and 4.
3. Do you have areas on your facility where animal manure or wastewater can discharge or travel by pipe or ditch to navigable waters?

(See the definition of a discharge)

YES
NO
4. Do you have a waterway that moves through or next to your facility that comes in contact with animals or manure?

YES
NO
If you answered YES to questions 3 or 4, you could be designated as a CAFO.

See ways to voluntarily reduce pollution and possibly avoid being designated as a CAFO.