Wastewater & Water News

Five-year study to understand impacts of growth, rain on wastewater flow through Minneapolis

The study is expected to provide valuable data for the effort to reduce excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) of stormwater and groundwater into the system.

Date: Monday, September 16, 2019

Vintage sandstone tunnel makes for challenging sewer cleaning project

An Environmental Services regional interceptor cleaning project has been an interesting mix of technology, geology, and sewer design and construction dating back to the mid-1930s.

Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Soccer stadium features innovative rainwater reuse system

The new rainwater reuse system is expected to recycle more than 2 million gallons of rainwater every year.

Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Council approves 2020 wastewater rates

The municipal wastewater charge will rise 3.6% overall, although any given city or town’s charge will vary based on its flow relative to total regional flow volume.

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Council’s wastewater operations earn management, environmental awards

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services was recognized during a national conference held in Minneapolis earlier this month.

Date: Monday, July 22, 2019

Council offers water efficiency grants to municipal water suppliers

Grants can be used for rebates to residents who replace inefficient water-using devices with approved devices that use substantially less water, or for irrigation system audits.

Date: Friday, July 19, 2019

New website gives local governments easy access to wastewater flow data, I/I program information

“We developed this tool in answer to a request from our most recent community task force on inflow and infiltration,” explained Anna Bessel, Assistant Manager for Engineering Programs.

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Construction to start this summer on Minnehaha Park Area Sewer Improvement Project

The aging regional sanitary sewer tunnel is under Minnehaha Creek near East Minnehaha Parkway.

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

College students help guide Council’s landscaping, water quality work

A partnership between the University of St. Thomas and the Met Council is benefitting students and the natural environment. The work may, in some cases, result in long-term savings.

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Council offers stormwater management grants for redevelopment projects

Shovel-ready projects will be eligible for grants of between $10,000 and $100,000. The Council has a total of $500,000 available.

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Treatment plants recognized for outstanding permit compliance

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recognized seven of eight Metropolitan Council wastewater treatment plants.

Date: Monday, April 29, 2019

Steady growth continues in metro area

Metro area population increased 8.8% since 2010, according to U.S. Census

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019

Wastewater treatment staff prepare for spring flooding

The clock has started ticking on flood preparations at the massive Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul.

Date: Friday, March 22, 2019

Floods at Pigs Eye Island

Pig’s Eye Island was an ideal site for a sewage treatment plant, but it was only about 12 feet above the normal level of the river and therefore susceptible to flooding.

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019

Metropolitan Council to acquire Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Council plans to operate the Rogers plant for about 10 years, then decommission the facility after a new Crow River Plant is built in western Hennepin County.

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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Upcoming Council and Committee meetings

The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings.

Date: 1/1/2019
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Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Budget Webinar

You are invited to participate in one of two Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Budget Webinars.

Date: 5/21/2020
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Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Budget Webinar

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Date: 6/11/2020
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