Wastewater Pond Optimization Implementation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2023
Project Overview

Implementing the outcomes of our past project to research optimization activities in Minnesota wastewater ponds. This project will employ technical assistance and grant funds to improve nutrient removal and performance.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 20a2
Appropriation Language

The appropriation in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), Sauk River Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Replacement, in the amount of $2,768,000, no longer needed for its original purpose is transferred as follows:

(2) $700,000 is transferred to the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, in partnership with the Minnesota Rural Water Association and the University of Minnesota's technical assistance program, to implement a program to optimize existing pond wastewater treatment systems to increase nutrient removal and improve efficiency without requiring costly upgrades;

(d) Transfers and Availability
The transfers under this subdivision are effective June 30, 2021, and the transferred amounts are available until June 30, 2023.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Peck
Organization Name
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Street Address
520 Lafayette Rd N
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 296-6300
Email
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
800-657-3864