Met Council and MPCA safeguarding Minnesotans against sewer hazards Officials outline actions to enhance monitoring, inspections, and early detection. August 30, 2022
New report finds rising chloride levels in local streams Excess salt in our waterbodies threatens our environment. It damages infrastructure, compromises drinking water, and threatens pets, wildlife, and aquatic organisms. August 25, 2022
Search continues for source in sewer system near University of Minnesota Two recent incidents have prompted evacuations at the University’s Twin Cities campus and in surrounding neighborhoods. August 3, 2022
Proposed water conservation program to save water and cut costs A grant agreement with Saint Paul Regional Water Services will use advanced metering infrastructure equipment to identify significant leaks faster and more accurately than current methods. July 27, 2022
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