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
New sewer in Waconia serves regional growth We’re replacing an aging regional sewer pipe to ensure that Waconia, Victoria, and Laketown Township are able to keep growing. June 23, 2020
Wastewater may yield clues to COVID-19 infection rates Samples of Metro Plant wastewater are being researched to determine if SARS-CoV-2 genetic material can be reliably quantified and related to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the plant’s service area. June 23, 2020
Council proposes 2% wastewater rate increase for 2021 Environmental Services will transfer additional funds from the SAC reserve fund to help pay directly for capital improvements, as well as draw $2 million from its general reserve fund. May 27, 2020
Protecting our health and water quality 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, through the COVID-19 pandemic, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services workers are on the job to protect public health and environment. April 29, 2020
Minnehaha Regional Park area sewer construction continues Wastewater conveyance pipes and construction vehicles line the landscape near the popular park in south Minneapolis. For area residents and park visitors, it’ll mean some disruptions. April 7, 2020