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  • Investing in our Infrastructure
  • Biogas: Harnessing Energy from Wastewater

Investing in our Infrastructure

Resource Renew is committed to providing effective, reliable services to the communities and industries we serve. Capital improvements are made to better meet the needs of our wastewater and solid waste customers; and investments are paced in a manner that helps to stabilize rates.

Long-term capital planning for the large regional wastewater system is based on ongoing condition assessments and strategic plans to ensure that the timing of investments is aligned with needs and goals. Improvements for the solid waste facilities are aimed at meeting the needs of the region’s solid waste customers and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

Wastewater capital investments are paid with current revenues and low-interest loans made possible through the U.S. EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund which is administered by Minnesota’s Public Facilities Authority. Solid Waste capital investments are paid with current revenues and through loans to finance infrequent large infrastructure projects.

Current Infrastructure Project Highlights (2025-2026 Projects)

Knowlton Creek Force Main Rehabilitation

Lakeside Gravity Interceptor Rehabilitation

Secondary Clarifier Rehabilitation

Biogas: Harnessing Energy from Wastewater

Funding for these projects is provided through a grant approved by the Minnesota Legislature and included in the State’s 2020 Capital Investment (bonding), and loans from Minnesota’s Public Facilities Authority, made possible through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). CWSRF funds are provided through federal legislation, and passed on to states by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.