As residents complain of strong odors, Carroll officials pass moratorium on DAF storage

After several Carroll residents testified at a public hearing Thursday about unbearable odors, bugs, and excess dust coming into their homes from nearby farms that store byproducts from a process called dissolved air flotation, or DAF, commissioners voted unanimously for an immediate moratorium on the practice, until at least Dec. 31.

Residents testified that the odors coming from farms that store food processing remains on their land is so strong they were unable to enjoy being outside on their own property.