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Water

Water shortages and problems around Minnesota — and the country — have many wondering what is the true cost of clean and reliable water. This reporting is supported in part by The Water Main, a project of American Public Media.

In court, environmental regulators accused of suppressing comments in PolyMet case

In court, environmental regulators accused of suppressing comments in PolyMet case

In the first day of what’s expected to be a five- to 10-day evidentiary hearing, a former EPA official said Minnesota officials asked the agency to withhold written comments that were critical of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The MPCA says it followed the law.
by Dan Kraker

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Could cutting back on salt save downtown Minneapolis trees?

Could cutting back on salt save downtown Minneapolis trees?

Minneapolis has planted hundreds of trees in the past few years in an effort to green up downtown, but many aren't surviving past their first year. City staff have been trying to figure out why, and they think they might have found the culprit: salt.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

State officials said that there's no immediate health threat to the public. But they are cautioning people to keep away from the foam and take precautions if they — or their pets — come into contact with it.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Woodbury takes emergency action to tackle water contamination

Woodbury takes emergency action to tackle water contamination

The southeast Twin Cities suburb will build a temporary treatment plant to remove the chemicals known as PFAS, to ensure it has enough clean water to meet summertime demand.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

A program from the University of Minnesota aims to teach homeowners about the myths and misconceptions of septic systems — knowledge that could save them money and help protect the environment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A 3-decade-long water dispute heads to the Supreme Court

A 3-decade-long water dispute heads to the Supreme Court

Georgia and Florida have been waging a decades-long legal battle over water resources. It's a problem likely to intensify in other areas as the climate warms.
by Debbie Elliott and Greg Allen

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Minn. Supreme Court hears arguments in White Bear Lake levels case

Minn. Supreme Court hears arguments in White Bear Lake levels case

Homeowners and others concerned about the lake hope the court will hear their claims that the DNR failed to manage the cumulative impact of groundwater pumping permits in the area.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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