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Gov. Walz Exempts Septic Trucks From Load Restrictions
The weight of this year's record-setting snow is wreaking havoc on Minnesota's septic systems.
ST. PAUL, MN — Septic tank truck drivers can now use Minnesota roads without having to worry about seasonal road restrictions.
On Friday, Govl Tim Walz signed Emergency Executive Order 23-04, which provides regulatory relief for septic system service companies.
"Increased levels of snow and rain have impacted septic systems across the state, causing septic tanks to take on water, septic system drain fields to flood, and alarms and lift pumps to fail," Walz's office said in a news release.
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"Lifting load restrictions will allow septic service companies to meet the increased demand."
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport has seen more than 80 inches of snow this season. Monday is the 104th consecutive (starting on Nov. 30, 2022) day the Twin Cities has had at least 1 inch of snow on the ground.
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