Liquid fertilizer spills near Colfax
Approximately 11,357 gallons discharged into the surrounding property and drainage ditch.
COLFAX, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Environmental Quality says more than 11,000 gallons of liquid fertilizer was accidentally released in Richland County.
Minn-Kota Ag Products detected the spill Tuesday.
The leak happened in an above-ground storage tank, about a mile west of Colfax. It was caused by a small rust hole in the tank.
State officials are inspecting the site and will monitor the investigation and remediation.
