The dump station was originally installed for local RV owners to dispose of wastewater. It is next to the city’s sewage treatment plant.

BLM says the RV dump stations and restrooms at the Hammer Creek Recreation Site along the Lower Salmon River are closed due to a drainage issue.

The Iowa Department of Transportation said it has closed and cemented over all RV dump stations at Iowa rest areas due to an increase in illegal dumping at the stations.