Minnesota Articles

Sarah Wolff’s ring had been missing for more than a year when a public works employee in Big Lake, Minnesota, noticed it moving through a sewer line

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Minnesota faces a water/wastewater infrastructure funding crisis; and Montreal, Quebec, commits to significant water system upgrades over the next few years

Minneapolis plans on using the technology to more effectively monitor rooftop sewer exhaust vents

National Association of City Transportation Officials develops a guide to help cities better implement green infrastructure alongside street components

Moorhead, Minnesota, holds public contest to come up with new design options

Capitol Region Watershed District produces video to give customers a rare glimpse of a century-old underground tunnel and educate them about their role in the quality of area waterways

Updated version projects future scenarios, such as the intensity of a 100-year storm.

Great Lakes communities will use the funds to build green infrastructure that will keep millions of gallons of runoff out of the lakes.

New Ulm works to eliminate the problem by hiring temporary workers to do a thorough inspection of every residence

Minnesota city claims top prize at annual water-tasting competition

At the Water Bar in Minneapolis, operators are bartenders and tap water is the beverage of choice. Find out how this unique experience educates the public about local water-quality issues.

Duluth tackles serious inflow and overflow problems and completes consent decree requirements ahead of schedule.

Government agency announces federal assistance to help upgrade and repair water and wastewater systems in rural communities

For water utilities, zebra mussels can become more than just a nuisance. Find out how cities across the country are controlling this invasive species and learn more about some of the monitoring programs in place.