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Groundwater contamination at former Valley Bell Dairy site

Old underground tanks at 508 Roane Street on the West Side leaked benzene and naphthalene into groundwater. The new ordinance bans anyone from using or pumping that groundwater, with an exception for monitoring and cleanup wells. Officials stressed there's no health threat to residents.

2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

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Groundwater contamination near former Valley Bell Dairy site

West Side council members say they've been left out of meetings about the United Dairy mess, and Faegre debunked a false rumor that a tractor-trailer hit a woman in a nearby parking lot. Planning Director Dan Vriendt sent council an update.

4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026