Council’s wastewater operations earn management, environmental awards Metropolitan Council Environmental Services was recognized during a national conference held in Minneapolis earlier this month. July 22, 2019
Council offers water efficiency grants to municipal water suppliers Grants can be used for rebates to residents who replace inefficient water-using devices with approved devices that use substantially less water, or for irrigation system audits. July 19, 2019
New website gives local governments easy access to wastewater flow data, I/I program information “We developed this tool in answer to a request from our most recent community task force on inflow and infiltration,” explained Anna Bessel, Assistant Manager for Engineering Programs. June 25, 2019
Construction to start this summer on Minnehaha Park Area Sewer Improvement Project The aging regional sanitary sewer tunnel is under Minnehaha Creek near East Minnehaha Parkway. June 12, 2019
College students help guide Council’s landscaping, water quality work A partnership between the University of St. Thomas and the Met Council is benefitting students and the natural environment. The work may, in some cases, result in long-term savings. May 29, 2019
Council offers stormwater management grants for redevelopment projects Shovel-ready projects will be eligible for grants of between $10,000 and $100,000. The Council has a total of $500,000 available. May 22, 2019
Treatment plants recognized for outstanding permit compliance The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recognized seven of eight Metropolitan Council wastewater treatment plants. April 29, 2019
Wastewater treatment staff prepare for spring flooding The clock has started ticking on flood preparations at the massive Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. March 22, 2019