Council grants aim to increase residential water efficiency Residents of 40 cities and townships will be eligible for rebates to purchase water-efficient toilets, clothes washers, irrigation controllers, and irrigation spray heads over the next three years. November 13, 2019
Met Council awards stormwater grants to local governments The grants will support projects at redevelopment sites. October 9, 2019
Construction starts on Minnehaha Park area sewer improvements The two-year, $25 million construction project will mean some inconveniences and disruptions that will require the patience and understanding of area residents and park visitors. September 24, 2019
Project will show effectiveness of reducing I/I from private property Up to 80% of excess comes from private property. Addressing those sources is critical to protecting public health and ensuring the wastewater system has enough capacity to handle population growth. September 16, 2019
Five-year study to understand impacts of growth, rain on wastewater flow through Minneapolis The study is expected to provide valuable data for the effort to reduce excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) of stormwater and groundwater into the system. September 16, 2019
Vintage sandstone tunnel makes for challenging sewer cleaning project An Environmental Services regional interceptor cleaning project has been an interesting mix of technology, geology, and sewer design and construction dating back to the mid-1930s. August 6, 2019
Soccer stadium features innovative rainwater reuse system The new rainwater reuse system is expected to recycle more than 2 million gallons of rainwater every year. August 6, 2019
Council approves 2020 wastewater rates The municipal wastewater charge will rise 3.6% overall, although any given city or town’s charge will vary based on its flow relative to total regional flow volume. July 24, 2019