Cities adopt point-of-sale programs to prevent inflow and infiltration Wastewater traffic jams in sewers don’t cause a standstill; the water keeps coming from homes and businesses and the water levels keep rising. March 19, 2021
What wastewater might tell us about COVID-19 infections Metro Plant scientists say research they’re doing with colleagues at the University of Minnesota Genomics Center could help predict COVID-19 outbreaks even before testing can identify cases. January 29, 2021
Water supply partnerships benefit region A new report describes the many positive outcomes from the Minnesota Legislature’s decision in 2005 to give regional water supply planning responsibilities to the Met Council. November 23, 2020
Wastewater treatment performance among top in nation All nine of our wastewater treatment plants were recognized for excellence in operational performance and permit compliance during 2019. November 23, 2020
Wastewater agreements aim at better water quality in Lake Independence A trio of agreements have facilitated the most cost-effective way for the City of Loretto to be served by the regional wastewater collection and treatment system. November 17, 2020
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services among "transformational" water agencies MCES is among 65 entities recognized this year for stewardship, resource recovery, partnership, and engagement. October 12, 2020
Brooklyn Park sewer project protects river, improves service Originally anticipated to be completed in summer 2021, this project is currently on track to be finished in November 2020. September 22, 2020
Council sets 2021 wastewater rates The overall municipal wastewater charge for 2021 is $240.3 million, just 2% more than 2020. The sewer availability charge will remain flat at $2,485 for the seventh consecutive year. July 23, 2020