Evalutation underway at Depot

HydroGeological Inc.(HGL) recently requested right of entry to the Cheyenne County right-of-way at the former Sioux Army Depot.

Cheyenne County Commissioners approved the request at the Board of Commissioners meeting June 20, giving HGL access to the Sioux Army Depot.

In the meeting, Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schuab said HGL was contracted by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to complete an Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) evaluation of the area.

County Commissioner Darrell Johnson said HGL is testing the water for any potential contaminates from the Sioux Army Ordinance.

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