Water efficiency grants available for municipalities Grants up to $50,000 can help reduce costs for residents, commercial properties, and government facilities that purchase and install replacement water-efficient products. January 25, 2022
On the lookout for the Omicron variant Research scientists at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant continue to monitor levels of the SARS-CoV-2 virus entering the plant, now including the newest variant, Omicron, in their study. December 20, 2021
Council earns Minnesota Public Works Project of the Year Award The award recognizes the successful construction of a project to rehabilitate an aging sewer near Minnehaha Park in south Minneapolis. November 30, 2021
Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant to be relocated The facility needs to be replaced because significant plant upgrades — required to handle future growth and potential regulatory changes — are not feasible at the present site. November 10, 2021
Off the clock, Met Council scientist promotes awareness of native nongame fish In his day job, Tyler Winter monitors water quality in area rivers. When off-duty, he fishes these same waters and educates people about certain fish that have been much maligned through history. October 28, 2021
Council earns national award for water conservation collaborations The award recognizes our agency’s dedication to helping consumers and businesses save water, despite the challenges and disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. October 8, 2021
117 years of perfect performance for clean water Our nine wastewater treatment plants continue to earn high honors for compliance with their federal clean water discharge permits. July 26, 2021
Council proposes 2022 wastewater rates The Met Council proposes to raise wholesale wastewater rates to cities and townships by 4% in January 2022, while the sewer availability charge will remain flat for the eighth consecutive year. May 26, 2021