PUBLIC WORKS EVENTS
Cardboard Recycling - Saturday, July 19, 9AM - 1PM
Public Works, 3801 Chandler Drive
School is out. Summer fun is IN!
City Splash Pads are open at Central Park and Emerald Park
Open Daily 9AM - 9PM
City Watering Restrictions
No watering 11AM - 6PM. Follow even / odd schedule for watering days. Restrictions are in effect, April 1 through November 1. Complete Information Here
City Drinking Water Meets Federal and State Standards
As required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the City of Saint Anthony Village monitors its drinking water and has issued the results for the period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect our precious water resources. The City is proud to report that no contaminants were detected at levels that violated state and federal drinking water standards. Visit the city website at savmn.com/waterquality to view our annual water report, which includes information on the monitoring of the City’s drinking water in 2024.
- Our Water Tower holds 250,000 gallons of clean, ready-to-use water.
- In 2024, the Water Treatment Plant produced over 271 million gallons of safe, high-quality drinking water.
- Daily testing by city staff and weekly state monitoring ensure your water is consistently clean, safe, and reliable.
INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS
SOLAR POWER COMPLETE ON WATER TREATMENT PLANT
In May, rooftop solar panels were installed at the Water Treatment Plant! This project was made possible in large part by the City’s Solar on Public Buildings grant award from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The grant covers 60% of costs for the project, 30% of costs will be covered by direct pay tax credits from the federal government, and the remaining 10% is covered by City capital funds. The Public Works building’s rooftop solar project is expected to be installed later this year.
- 74 Solar Panels
- 40 kW AC Capacity
- Total Cost $106,910
- Solar on Public Buildings Grant: $64,146
- Direct Pay Credits: $32,073
- City's Net Cost: $10,691
- Expected Year 1 Savings from Solar: $3,938
- Overall Life Expectancy of System: 40-50 years
What is Inflow & Infiltration and why is it important?
If you are planning to list your home for sale, you must complete a Sanitary Sewer Line Inspection video and a Sump Pump inspection. This is required to help reduce peak sanitary sewer flows caused by Inflow & Infiltration, to prevent excess clear water from causing inflow and infiltration problems and from sapping sanitary sewer capacity needed for wastewater. This will also help to prevent sewer backups and increased costs of needlessly putting clear water through the wastewater treatment process. These inspections are also required as part of our rental licensing program.
Complete information found here: savmn.com/inflowandinfiltration
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
The 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project consists of the complete street and utility reconstruction along MacAlaster Drive from 39th Avenue to the southern railroad tracks. Proposed utility improvements include sanitary sewer and water main replacement including individual services to the right-of-way boundary, fire hydrants, water valves, and manholes. The proposed project will also include the construction of new storm sewer system to improve drainage along the project corridor. Additionally, included with the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement. The project bid was awarded in late April and began in late June.Stay informed about the 2025 Street Project subscribe to notifications.
Project are asphalt resurfacing (mill and overlay) improvements along the following roadways:
- 39th Avenue NE: Stinson Boulevard to Silver Lake Road
- 30th Avenue NE: Stinson Boulevard to Silver Lake Road
- Armour Terrace: Roosevelt Street to Silver Lake Road
- Murray Avenue: Roosevelt Street to Coolidge Street
- 29th Avenue NE: Silver Lake Road to Highway 88
- Roosevelt Street: St. Anthony Boulevard to 30th Avenue NE
- Wilson Street: St. Anthony Boulevard to 30th Avenue NE
- Coolidge Street: St. Anthony Boulevard to 29th Avenue NE
- Anthony Lane: 29th Avenue NE to Cul-de-Sac
Pet Waste Affects More Than Just You and Your Neighbor
Minnesota has over 10,000 lakes, over 6,000 rivers and streams, 81 major surface water watersheds, and 8 major river basins. How we use or misuse the land directly affects the quality of water of those downstream of us. Water is not polluted from the end of the pipe, but from streets, parking lots, parks, and our own backyards. Pet waste is a leading source of nutrient and bacteria pollution in urban streams and waterways. With over half of all Minnesota residents owning a pet, improper disposal of pet waste not only affects you and your neighbor, but also those in your community and beyond. Rain, snow melt, and stormwater runoff pick up pet waste that is not properly disposed of and deposit it directly to a storm sewer system and into nearby lakes, rivers, and streams. This harms our water by causing pollution, encouraging weed and algae growth, damaging local ecosystems, and endangering public health — ultimately reducing swimming, fishing, boating, and overall enjoyment of our lakes, rivers and streams.
When nature calls, remind yourself to:
- Pick up the poop, every time, everywhere.
- Scoop the Poop.
- Bag it and toss it, it’s required!
- Check out your local pet waste ordinance (City Code Section 91.34)
Public Works Department is Asking for Your Help to Keep our Pipes Clear
Disposable wipes belong in the trash.
We are seeing increasing use of disposable wipe products for a variety of household and business purposes. While these products are sometimes labeled as flushable, they actually cause serious inconvenience to homeowners and businesses, and to our City’s sewer system by creating blockages. Unlike toilet paper, disposable wipes do not break down once they’re flushed and they can block your home or business sewer line. Older pipes that may already contain grease, roots, or other obstructions are particularly susceptible to a backup. Repairs can be expensive and are often not covered by insurance. In the public sewer system, these products bind together causing a blockage in the sewer main line or they get tangled in the sanitary sewer lift station pumps. When pump stations get clogged they stop working which causes a much larger backup affecting many. The pumps then require cleaning and repair and possible replacement to continue moving sewage. Join our effort Help prevent sewage cleanup and expense – please don’t flush anything down the toilet that isn’t toilet paper or human waste. Products that should never be flushed: body wipes, disinfecting wipes, baby wipes, diapers, moist towelettes, Swifter wipes, and paper towels.
Questions or concerns: Contact Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, 612-782-3441 or Jeremy.Gumke@savmn.com.
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WATER & SEWER EMERGENCIES?
During Normal Business Hours: Contact City Hall immediately: 612-782-3301
After Business Hours Contact the Fire Department: 612-782-3400
City crews will be dispatched to evaluate the situation and assist the property owner.
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