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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. October 24, 2018