Sewer separation, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts are paying off The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality. August 29, 2018
Hopkins area sewer improvements: onward and upward The renewed wastewater infrastructure will reliably protect public health and the environment—and support the region’s economic growth—for decades to come. August 14, 2018
Council sets 2019 wastewater rates; SAC rate stays flat for fifth year running The overall municipal wastewater charge to the 109 communities served by the Metropolitan Council’s regional wastewater collection and treatment system will go up 3.5% in 2019. July 27, 2018
National advocates unite to address serious water challenges Council collaborates with partners to ensure plentiful, clean water for all. July 23, 2018
Council adds $5 million to Municipal I/I Grant Program The additional funding is good news for the 79 communities in the region eligible for municipal inflow and infiltration grants: July 18, 2018
Council offers $500,000 for local project to reduce inflow and infiltration from private property Local communities are invited to apply for up to $500,000 to demonstrate effective ways of reducing inflow and infiltration into the regional wastewater system from private property sources. July 18, 2018
Council launches public outreach website on inflow and infiltration Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) has launched a website with resources for local governments and property owners. July 17, 2018
Public hearing Aug. 30 on adding solids processing capacity at the Metro Plant A fourth incinerator would provide solids processing capacity during maintenance and meet the wastewater treatment needs of the 500,000 new residents expected in the plant’s service area by 2050. July 11, 2018