Quick answer
For water damage in Foley, MN, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a city water or sewer problem, call Foley Public Works at 320-968-4082. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours. Minnesota law gives insurers 10 business days to acknowledge a claim.
Do this first
Local water and sewer lines.
Public works is at 321 4th Ave. N. and is open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Benton County line also covers Rice and Gilman.
- Shut off the water. Shut off the main valve where the line enters the house. For a city water or sewer problem, call Foley Public Works at 320-968-4082.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. The median Foley home dates to 1979, and about 7% are mobile homes. Check under-floor supply lines and the water heater first.
Foley flushes its water mains from time to time. Discolored water can follow hydrant flushing.
What to know about water damage in Foley
County seat
John Foley led the 1901 to 1902 effort that moved the Benton County seat from Sauk Rapids to Foley.
Railroad town
The Great Northern line through Foley was built from 1882 to 1884, and the post office opened in 1883.
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Pickle factory
By 1890 the town had a sawmill, creameries, and a pickle factory.
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Highways 23 and 25
Minnesota Highways 23 and 25 are the main routes through Foley.
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Public works duties
Foley public works runs the city water and sewer utilities.
Source: City of Foley
Homes in Foley
The median home dates to 1979, and about 25% were built before 1960. About 67% are owner-occupied, with a median value near $203,800.
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Cost and insurance in Foley
How much does water damage restoration cost in Foley?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Rain or snowmelt that runs in from outside is a flood loss, which needs a separate flood policy. In a mobile home, water often collects under the floor. Ask the crew to check the belly wrap before drying ends.
Water removal and restoration in Foley
The company that answers handles frozen pipes, mobile home supply line leaks, sewer backups, water heater failures, and basement leaks, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Foley questions
Who do I call about a Foley water or sewer problem?
Foley Public Works, at 320-968-4082.
Why is my Foley tap water discolored?
It can follow city hydrant flushing. Call public works if it does not clear.
Who issues septic permits in Benton County?
Benton County Planning and Zoning, at 320-968-5070.
Who is Foley named for?
John Foley, its founder.
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