Many communities have reduced I/I in publicly owned sewer infrastructure. But up to 80% of the I/I comes from private property. Use these tools to educate home and property owners about how to reduce I/I on their property.
About Sump Pumps (PDF)
You Can Reduce I/I (PDF)
Community Benefits (PDF)
Reduce Risk (PDF)
Protecting your health and home: reducing inflow and infiltration (PDF) Protecting your health and home, while reducing utility fees, starts with you. Learn how inflow and infiltration costs property owners and communities, and what you can do to identify and correct issues on your property.
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services provides financial incentives for communities to reduce excessive I/I in the wastewater system from public and private sources. Since the program began in 2004, metro area communities have invested more than $500 million to repair local wastewater infrastructure.
For more information on our Inflow and Infiltration Grant Programs, visit our Funding and Finance page.
Send questions or comments to i.i@metc.state.mn.us
For program information, contact Walter Atkins at 651-602-1173 or Walter.Atkins@metc.state.mn.us
For grant information, contact Matt Gsellmeier at 651-602-1802 or Matthew.Gsellmeier@metc.state.mn.us