In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, nothing resonates like the quest for clean waters. But given the nearly billion gallons of wastewater discharged in the state every day, keeping it clean for the folks downstream can get complicated.
Sometimes, what’s needed is an independent expert or two who can work with the operators of water treatment plants to design possible remedies.
That’s where MnTAP comes in. For the last 35 years, the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program—a center within the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health—has been providing University staff and student interns to help towns and businesses save money and improve their efficiency through water, energy, and waste reduction. And the best part? This service comes free of charge.