Company Fined for Pollution of Fillmore County Trout Stream

Harmony, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Iowa company has been fined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for contamination of a designated trout stream in Fillmore County.

MPCA Issues More Than $16,000 in Fines

The MPCA says Bruening Rock Products has been ordered to pay more than $16,000 for water pollution and permit violations. The fine stems from a routine visit and file review that were conducted at the site in Harmony in June.

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Violations Found During June Inspection

According to the state agency, evidence was found indicating that sediment from ponded stormwater was discharged into Camp Creek. The company was accused of failing to establish sediment-control practices and failing to have documentation of the materials and activities at the worksite that could potentially be sources of pollutants.

The MPCA also cited the firm for failing to complete necessary testing and maintenance.

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Company Agrees to Corrective Actions

According to a news release, in addition to the monetary penalty, Bruening Rock Products has agreed to implement a prevention plan and take corrective actions to avoid further discharges into the creek, as well as the Big Spring headwaters.

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