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Montrose fines contractor $750 after unauthorized hydrant use causes brown water complaints
Summary
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.
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.
Minutes state the contractor was located and admitted the unauthorized hydrant use; Maintenance staff flushed hydrants north of town to clear discoloration. The council discussed the incident and enacted the $750 fine (Action 26‑090) under local penalties recorded in the minutes. The minutes do not list further enforcement steps or whether the fine includes remediation costs for affected residents.
