Private property sewer repairs protect public health and water quality Private property owners will soon have access to funding to repair sewer pipes that come out of their property and ultimately connect to the regional wastewater system. July 25, 2022
Residents cautioned: Do not put gas or other flammable materials down the sewer Yesterday’s explosion on the University of Minnesota campus is a stark reminder that the only thing that should go down the sewer besides human waste is toilet paper. July 1, 2022
Met Council proposes wastewater rate increase for 2023 The 111 municipalities served by the regional wastewater collection and treatment system pay the Met Council based on the volume of wastewater they send to our wastewater treatment plants. May 20, 2022
Council awards nearly $1 million in water efficiency grants 37 cities and townships will offer rebates or grants to residents to purchase replacement water-efficient toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, irrigation controllers, and more. May 9, 2022
Help shape Met Council’s new Priority Waters List We're seeking feedback from those most impacted by and interested in our waterbodies, including water resources professionals, planners, engineers, elected officials, and engaged residents. March 23, 2022
Council receives loan to finance wastewater capital projects A $50 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund will finance capital improvement projects at wastewater treatment plants and in the interceptor sewer system during 2022-2023. February 22, 2022
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