Legislative Auditor: MN Pollution Control Agency Did Not Inspect Water Gremlin As Often As It Should

CBS Minnesota

February 11, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A special review released by the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor has determined that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency lacked oversight of Water Gremlin.

Water Gremlin, located in White Bear Township, was found to have long-standing violations of air quality regulations. That includes more than 15 years of releasing a toxic chemical, TCE, into the air.

The manufacturing plant has since been ordered to stop using TCE and has settled with the state for $7 million in fines and corrective actions. Gov. Tim Walz also signed a law in May banning the TCE chemical in Minnesota. However, questions still remained on oversight of the company.

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