Wastewater Treatment Process Improvements
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$398,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Statewide
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04k
Appropriation Language
$398,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to characterize and quantify the nutrient-removing microorganisms used for municipal wastewater treatment, in order to improve the process used to reduce total nitrogen discharge. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$398,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Timothy
Last Name
LaPara
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
500 Pillsbury Dr SE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55455
Phone
(612) 624-6028
Email
lapar001@umn.edu
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