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. Date: Wednesday, 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. Date: Wednesday, 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. Date: Monday, April 29, 2019
Steady growth continues in metro area Metro area population increased 8.8% since 2010, according to U.S. Census Date: Thursday, April 18, 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. Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Floods at Pigs Eye Island Pig’s Eye Island was an ideal site for a sewage treatment plant, but it was only about 12 feet above the normal level of the river and therefore susceptible to flooding. Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019
Metropolitan Council to acquire Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant The Council plans to operate the Rogers plant for about 10 years, then decommission the facility after a new Crow River Plant is built in western Hennepin County. Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019
New Chaska Lift Station means more wastewater pumping capacity Over the last three years, MCES built a new, larger wastewater lift station that blended in so well with the surrounding community that its mission stumped even some local residents. Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Council opens new web portal for SAC determinations The portal makes it easier to submit information and materials for a sewer availability charge (SAC) determination Date: Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Growth in northwest metro prompts wastewater investment Following a public hearing in January and Council review and approval in February, the Council would acquire the new Crow River wastewater treatment plant in Rogers, to launch in 2030. Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018
Council advances proposed wastewater reuse facility for southeast metro The Council will provide reclaimed water to Enerkem’s proposed waste-to-biofuels facility in Dakota County. Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Sewer Availability Charge for industries will change in January Industrial customers of the Council’s wastewater treatment services will have another option to pay SAC for their process wastewater flows. Date: Monday, November 26, 2018
Council wastewater rates are very competitive In 2016, households in the Twin Cities paid about $274 per year for wastewater collection and treatment service. That’s 41% less than households in our peer regions across the country. Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018
Regional sanitary sewer project works around a Saint Paul eagle nest Work on the Beltline Interceptor Sewer is covered under a special federal permit for construction taking place near an eagle nest. Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
New report: River water quality sees big improvement, some declines in last 40 years Generally, concentrations of sediment, bacteria and phosphorus decreased from 1976 to 2015, but nitrogen and chloride increased. Date: Thursday, October 11, 2018
Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Date: 1/1/2019 Time: 12:00 PM - Location: various locations and dates Read more