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(WTAQ-WLUK) — A manure spill is believed to have caused fish to die in Dutchman Creek.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred in eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County.
The DNR was notified of the spill on Tuesday through the DNR Spills Hotline.
Immediately after the notification, DNR staff observed dead fish in Dutchman Creek.
Manure-impacted water was observed at road crossings at Bain Road, Country Road U, Cyprus Drive, Packerland Drive, Circle Drive and Hansen Road.
DNR and County Land Conservation staff have been on-site each day since the notification. A definitive source has not been identified.
There is no known threat to drinking water wells. However, it is recommended that people and pets avoid the surface waters of Dutchman Creek.
The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time.
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