Not that it makes it any better, but I'm willing bet Lancaster NOT the only one who does this. Not even the only ones locally I'll bet!

Do you think the farmers along 283 near etown are growing sweet corn where they spread the animal dung? I don't know any farmer who spread vast amounts of liquid manure on vegetables that are for human consumption. If you know any please advise.

This story is just GROSS - All that raw sewage and pollution being dumped straight into the river!! It is also very dangerous.... there are some farmers just downstream from that sewage overflow dump point *cough* cornwagon *cough* pulling irrigation water directly from that apparently very contaminated water source. Someone might get very sick or die from eating produce that is watered with this contaminated water. Does the city really want to be known for contaminating the fresh food people eat? At the very least someone should be checking out the water quality since it is being used on our food!! Ugh - this really makes me think twice - disgusting!!

I don't know any vegetable farmer that does not spread manure. It is true that most crops in this area are grown for animal consumption but all fields get manure. The only exception would be soybeans and alfalfa since they are legumes which synthesize their own nitrogen.

I would like to know what city department is responsible for this dumping, is it the sewage dept.or who? My son-in-law is supervisor of the water dept., but they mostly do water main breaks. check hydrants ect...if anyone knows please let me know. Thanks