Consolidating wastewater surveillance Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota’s Medical School are consolidating all wastewater monitoring in the state through the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System. September 21, 2023
Getting clean water out of wastewater pipes We're developing a grant program that will help property owners pay for work that ensures their sewers convey only wastewater. August 24, 2023
Wastewater treatment plants achieve 100% permit limit compliance Two of our plants — Hastings and St. Croix Valley — are among the top five performing wastewater treatment plants in the nation. August 6, 2023
Ring lost in sewer reunited with owner In March, crews working on a piece of machinery at the Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant spotted a sparkle coming from the muck. It turned out to be a lost diamond ring. May 17, 2023
Discovery of diamond ring was a longshot The discovery of a diamond ring in some wastewater solids at the Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant in March was like finding a needle in a haystack. April 12, 2023
Met Council works to prevent unsafe discharges into regional sewer system Industries that provide important services and products are monitored so any inappropriate or illegal discharges are brought into compliance or otherwise remedied. February 23, 2023
Partnership with dental offices reduces mercury in wastewater To date, we have measured a 67% reduction in the amount of mercury entering the massive Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant in Saint Paul. February 14, 2023
New task force will address inflow and infiltration from private property Inflow and infiltration of clear water into the wastewater system, especially during major storm events, can overload the system and cause sewer backups and sewage overflows into rivers and lakes. December 20, 2022