Montrose fines contractor $750 after unauthorized hydrant use causes brown water complaints

Jul 14, 2026

A subcontractor drew water from a Full er Avenue hydrant without city permission, causing discolored home water; the contractor admitted the action and the council fined Split Rock Landscaping $750.

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The council unanimously approved a $750 fine for Split Rock Landscaping after a subcontractor admitted to taking water from a city fire hydrant on Fuller Avenue without permission and residents reported brown tap water.

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