Public Works Department

Surface Water and Sewers
1911 E. 26th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 673-2405

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Storm and Surface Water Management
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Storm and Surface Water Management

What is the purpose of this site?

To increase awareness of stormwater management and surface water quality issues
To provide information about City of Minneapolis programs and operations that will improve surface water quality
To encourage community involvement and participation in watershed stewardship

Storm and Surface Water

What are storm and surface waters and how are they related?
Stormwater is rainwater. Surface water is lakes, rivers, ponds and other water collection areas. Stormwater eventually empties into surface waters, so it is very important that everyone does their part to keep the stormwater as clean as possible.

Why is managing storm and surface waters so important?
Managing stormwater and surface water protects and improves the quality of our lakes, streams & rivers and helps to control flooding.

Site Features

Green Initiatives - Making a Difference
Classroom Resources - Teaching aids and educational programs for both children and adults of all generations
System Overview - Fact and history about the City of Minneapolis storm drain and sanitary sewer system

Stormwater News ...

Learn how to prevent stormwater pollution by keeping salt out of the lakes, rivers and streams of Minneapolis.
Read Residential Snow and Ice Care

To learn more about protecting our lakes, rivers and streams:
Protecting Area Waterways Starts In Your Own Yard

See the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) video:
Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In

See Metro WaterShed Partners Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos:
Fowl Water
Plop

Stormwater Documents & Information…

Stormwater Utility Fee
Rain Garden FAQ (pdf)
Local Surface Water Management Plan
NPDES Annual Report Documents
Erosion and Sediment Control for Land-Disturbing Activities

Last updated May. 29, 2012