Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable. August 24, 2017
'Nasal Rangers' Do Dirty, but Essential, Work A panel of nasal rangers smell sewer odors to determine when the Met Council needs to correct a problem. August 20, 2017
Council holds overall municipal wastewater charge increase to 3.7% Expanding and rehabilitating sewer interceptor pipes and other wastewater collection and treatment facilities is the biggest driver of the increase. July 28, 2017
Council funds “U” research on lawn irrigation, drought resistance of grasses Council funds University of Minnesota study of lawn irrigation practices to help homeowners and communities save money and conserve water. June 26, 2017
Council receives low-interest PFA loan for 2017 wastewater projects The Metropolitan Council received a $40 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund to finance multiple wastewater treatment projects. June 21, 2017
Human noses critical for odor control at wastewater facilities The “nasal rangers” at the Metropolitan Council’s Odor Lab wish they were smelling flowers, but that’s not what they were hired to do. June 15, 2017
Local government sun-sharing partners earn environmental award Collaboration is at the heart of a solar garden initiative that is getting a lot of attention for “harnessing the power of partnerships.” June 8, 2017
Council helps manage prairie with prescribed burn The use of native plant species and the active management of the site with fire demonstrates MCES’s commitment toward being a valued leader and partner in water sustainability. June 5, 2017