Saint Bonifacius Wastewater Spill

The Met Council has determined the wastewater spill from Sept. 20 no longer poses a risk to the public. Contractors hired by Met Council have removed all affected topsoil in the Saint Bonifacius spill area and hauled it to a landfill. They added new topsoil, graded and seeded it. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services crews will remove signage warning the public early next week.

Crews will repair the malfunctioning equipment once they receive the necessary components to make the repairs. Sewer service will not be interrupted during repairs.

The Metropolitan Council responded to an air relief valve malfunction and resulting wastewater spill on the north side of Highway 7, approximately halfway between Upland Farm Road and Oak Road in Saint Bonifacius.

Crews from the Metropolitan Council’s Environmental Services division were able to stop the spill and recover all standing water. They will repair the malfunctioning equipment and are in the planning stages for further cleanup. Signage will warn the public “Do Not Enter/ Sewage Spill” around affected areas.