Manure spill into South Skunk River in Hamilton County under investigation

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 221

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure spill into a stream connected to the South Skunk River in Hamilton County, the department announced Monday.

The DNR office was notified Saturday by Hovick Hauling, a certified manure applicator, of the spill, which occurred near the intersection of 320th Street and Vail Avenue, northeast of Ellsworth.

The worker was transporting liquid manure when the applicator tank rolled into a road ditch, according to DNR. …

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