FDEP Cattle Dipping Vat Records

This page contains publicly available documents from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

These records are shared for transparency and public awareness.

What These Records Are

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) keeps records of historic cattle dipping vats across the state. These records include:

Ranch or property names
County locations
Notes about the construction or use of vats
Some environmental information collected over the years

These records help us understand where vats were located, what chemicals were used, and how the land was managed. They are an important resource for protecting rivers, soil, and communities.

Why These Records Matter

Many vats were built before modern environmental regulations and some were never documented with precise locations. FDEP records give us a starting point for:

Mapping historic vats
Tracking legacy contamination
Preserving Florida’s agricultural and environmental history
Helping communities identify potential risks near old vat sites

Even if a site is listed as inactive, knowing its history can inform land use, water safety, and environmental research.

How to Use These Records

You can use FDEP CDV records to:

Identify vats near your property or community
Learn about chemicals that were used historically
Share information with Protect Rural Florida if you notice old vats, unusual land features, or family stories
Explore historic land use and environmental changes in your county

Contributing Your Knowledge

FDEP records do not capture everything. Many vats were undocumented or only partially recorded. Your observations, stories, and historic photos are critical to filling in the gaps.

Use our Community Input page to share what you know about vats in your area. Every tip helps improve the statewide map and protects rural communities.

Official CDV Records & Resources

📄 FDEP Cattle Dipping Vats (CDV) Overview
This is the main Florida Department of Environmental Protection page on cattle dipping vats, including background, environmental context, and links to additional resources.
👉 https://floridadep.gov/waste/district-business-support/content/cattle-dipping-vats-cdv

📃 Historic CDV Listing (PDF)
A downloadable document showing a historic list of known cattle dipping vats by county, compiled from old records.
👉 https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/1-CattleVats_19Aug16.pdf

📑 DEP Cattle Dip Vat Cleanup Sites (PDF)
A list of cattle dipping vat sites where FDEP has been involved in investigation or cleanup activities.
👉 https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/DEP_Cattle_Dip_Vat_Cleanup_Sites_08-26-19_0.pdf

📊 CDV Location by County (DOH)
A list from the Florida Department of Health showing how many known cattle dipping vats have been identified in each county so far.
👉 https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/drinking-water/countyvat.html

Environmental Mapping Tools

🗺️ Florida DEP Contamination Locator Map (CLM)
This interactive map lets you enter an address, zip code, or city and see sites that Florida DEP is tracking for cleanup, including soil and groundwater cleanup activity. It’s a great way to check for known cleanup sites near you.
👉 https://prodapps.dep.state.fl.us/dep-clnup

💡 Helpful Tip for the Map:
Once you open the map, enter an address or location and zoom in to see cleanup sites nearby, including their current status and related documentation. You can even subscribe to receive updates when cleanup milestones occur on specific sites.

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