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Water‑quality division outlines inspection rules, enforcement follow‑ups and data dashboard
Summary
The agency’s Water Quality Division described inspection thresholds for farms, enforcement follow‑up practices, a public dashboard and the division’s role in tracking nutrient reductions tied to Lake Champlain and other impaired waters.
Laura DiPietro, director of the Water Quality Division at the Agency of Agriculture, told lawmakers the division focuses on technical assistance, financial programs and regulation to ensure farms comply with water‑quality rules.
DiPietro explained inspection categories and timelines for routine visits: large farms (predominantly dairies with at least 700 mature cows) receive annual inspections; medium farms (about 200 head for…
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