Improving Nitrogen Removal in Greater Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Ponds
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$325,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
This research will help the State of Minnesota understand how to improve the nitrogen removal of wastewater treatment ponds when needed, protecting outstate surface water quality and groundwater safety.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2020 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e
Appropriation Language
$325,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess cold weather nitrogen cycling and different aeration methods to improve the efficacy of Minnesota's underperforming wastewater treatment ponds.
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$325,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Paige
Last Name
Novak
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
500 Pillsbury Dr SE, 122 Civil Engineering Bldg
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55455
Phone
(612) 626-9846
Email
novak010@umn.edu
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