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County faces major septic replacement at Cannon campground; design estimate $40,000, implementation up to $350,000
Summary
Conservation staff reported an urgent septic failure at the Cannon campground dump station, prompting temporary 2,500‑gallon holding tanks this fall and a DNR‑permitted replacement likely next spring; staff estimated $40,000 for design/permitting and as much as $350,000 for construction and implementation.
Parks and conservation staff told supervisors the dump station at Cannon is failing and the county is installing temporary holding tanks this season while pursuing a permanent septic replacement that will require DNR permitting.
The county's planner/park official said the design and permitting phase will cost an estimated $40,000, with construction and implementation projected at up to $350,000 "because they're planning for the highest amount"; permitting for the permanent system was estimated to take at least six to eight months. Staff said they are currently pumping existing undersized tanks up to twice per week and proposed installing two 2,500‑gallon holding tanks to reduce pumping and provide interim capacity.
Supervisors discussed funding options—committed funds, conservation reserves and possible grants—but staff cautioned that septic systems are difficult to fund through typical grant sources. The board agreed to explore options, consult auditors and consider a budget amendment or fund transfer in the coming fiscal cycle if necessary.
