WLSSD is responsible for the effective wastewater and solid waste management within its legislative boundaries. In order to carry out its purpose defined in WLSSD’s enabling legislation, the Minnesota Legislature assigned the WLSSD Board of Directors the functions of planning, operating and regulating.
Documents outlining the legal purpose and authority of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, and regulations about specific subject matter within the WLSSD boundaries. This list may not be inclusive of all regulations, please contact us for specific requests.
WLSSD Capacity Availability Fee Ordinance (2005)
WLSSD Fats, Oils & Grease Ordinance (2010)
WLSSD Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance (2016)
WLSSD Capacity Allocation Ordinance (2017)
WLSSD Model Ordinance – Certificate of Inflow and Infiltration Compliance (2018)
WLSSD Transported Liquid Waste Ordinance (2019)
Northeast Minnesota Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (2023)
WLSSD Inflow and Infiltration Ordinance (2024)
WLSSD Solid Waste Ordinance (2025)
WLSSD Wastewater Comprehensive Plan (Amended 2025)