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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.

Minn. cities want a break as they face costly sewer work, new rules

Minn. cities want a break as they face costly sewer work, new rules

Across Minnesota, many cities are facing a double whammy: aging sewer plants that need costly improvements, and increasingly tighter environmental standards they're required to meet. Some are pushing for breaks on new regulations that might come down the line.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Small towns face a 'crisis' of aging water, sewer pipes

Small towns face a 'crisis' of aging water, sewer pipes

Water and sewer pipes are reaching the end of their expected life spans in many places across Minnesota, and there's not enough state or federal funding to meet the needs -- especially for small cities.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Antibiotics are accumulating in Minn. lakes, posing health risk

Antibiotics are accumulating in Minn. lakes, posing health risk

A new University of Minnesota study found several antibiotics in sediment at the bottom of Minnesota lakes, and that might contribute to increased antibiotic resistance.
by Dan Gunderson

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U.S. House OKs bill paving way for mining near Boundary Waters

U.S. House OKs bill paving way for mining near Boundary Waters

The measure would reopen land near the Boundary Waters to mineral exploration and, potentially, to new copper-nickel mines on the doorstep of one of the nation's most popular wilderness areas. The vote created unusual political alliances among Minnesota's congressional delegation.
by Dan Kraker

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Brewery makes algae beer to spotlight threat to Lake Erie

A brewery in Ohio is making a batch of green-colored beer called "Algae Blooms" to draw attention to the toxic algae that's been fouling Lake Erie.
by The Associated Press

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South Dakota dairy plan worries Lake Hendricks, Minn.

South Dakota dairy plan worries Lake Hendricks, Minn.

Straddling the Minnesota-South Dakota border, Lake Hendricks is a fishing and boating destination. Some residents, however, say plans for a 4,000-cow dairy farm on the South Dakota side may wreck the lake. A key court hearing comes in January.
by Mark Steil

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Report: U.S., Canada fall short on protecting Great Lakes

Report: U.S., Canada fall short on protecting Great Lakes

A joint U.S.-Canadian agency says untreated sewage releases, chemical pollution and algae blooms show that the two nations have a long way to go to meet their pledge to clean up the Great Lakes.
by Associated Press

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To avoid 'fatbergs,' keep grease, wipes out of sewer

To avoid 'fatbergs,' keep grease, wipes out of sewer

Minnesota hasn't yet had any monster fatbergs, or giant globs of fat and grease mixed with disposable wipes that can wreak havoc on a city. But they're still causing plenty of problems for sewer systems around the state.
by Kirsti Marohn

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