Olmsted County contributes to improvements of wastewater system at Zumbro Ridge Estates

Olmsted County has partnered with Cascade Township and Zumbro Ridge Estates (ZRE), a manufactured home community, to provide funds for improvements to the wastewater system at ZRE.

Olmsted County is contributing $420,000 toward the $1 million project through funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA funding allows for investments to be made in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure projects.

The funds provided by Olmsted County will assist with decommissioning the existing wastewater treatment plant and replacing deteriorating and failing connection lines.

“All Olmsted County residents deserve access to safe and healthy living environments,” said Olmsted County Board of Commissioners Chair Mark Thein. “This new system helps protect the environment and provides residents of Zumbro Ridge Estates with a reliable and modern sewage treatment system that will serve them for years to come.”

In 2010, Cascade Township began planning for a project that would improve the regulation and charges of its wastewater collection system. Now the township has established an ordinance establishing a Subordinate Service District which will provide direct connection to Rochester's Wastewater Treatment Facility.

“Olmsted County is proud to be part of an effort to make positive change in our neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for our residents,” said Olmsted County Division Administrator of Physical Development Kaye Bieniek.