County fueling-system work required major dewatering; costs and contract amendment may follow

May 19, 2026

Highway staff said installation of the county's new fueling tanks required extensive dewatering—about 140,000 gallons pumped—and detected slight contamination; water was hauled to the City of Faribault for disposal and a contract amendment for dewatering costs may be needed.

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Dennis Louvy told commissioners the county set new fueling-system tanks and had to pump out substantial groundwater during installation, with an initial test showing slight contamination that required coordination with the City of Faribault for disposal.

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