2025 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program
Published on August 31, 2025
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES﴿ has launched a private property inflow and infiltration (I/I﴿ grant program. The program provides private property owners with repairs that will remove and prevent clear water from entering the wastewater treatment system.
Eligibility and Eligible Projects
Grant awards may be 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000. Grants to private property owners will be for a percentage of actual, reasonable and verifiable I/I mitigation costs. No costs of studies, engineering or planning shall be eligible. Qualified spending on eligible work must occur between January 1 ‐ December 31, 2025.
Examples of Eligible I/I Repairs
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Private sewer service lateral repair and/or replacement where I/I is present.
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Foundation drain disconnections and new sump pump, if associated with the foundation drain disconnect.
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Sewer service lateral inspection and cleaning costs if televising and cleaning result in the repair or replacement of sewer lateral that reduces I/I.
Visit FridleyMN.gov for more information and instructions on how to apply or contact Utilities Manager, Jason Wiehle, at Jason.Wiehle@FridleyMN.gov.