City Water and Sewer Utilities

The City of Big Falls owns and operates the municipal water and sewer systems.  Information and reports about these utilities can be found in this section. 

For specific questions about your water or sewer utility account, please contact the city office at 218-276-3300.

Lead Service Line Inventory Underway

The City of Big Falls would greatly appreciate your participation.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has required every community in the nation to  conduct a service line material inventory. A service line is the pipe connecting the water main to the interior plumbing of a building.  While service lines are made of various materials such as copper or PVC, lead service lines were commonly used prior to the 1986 federal ban, made effective on June 19, 1988.  Over the course of the next few months, City staff will be working with you, our residents, to develop a lead service line inventory.  This will involve documenting every service line’s material and location by reviewing historical records and giving residents the opportunity to either identify their own service line or allow City staff to inspect their service lines.  There is no safe level of lead, and developing lead service line inventory is the first step toward replacing any lead service lines in the City’s water system.  

Residents will receive notice in the mail with the next steps and information regarding service line identification options.

Thank you for participating in this important and necessary endeavor.

Water Conservation

Why conserve water?  Please click on the title of this section to see information on water conservation and to find out why it is good for both the environment and  your wallet.

Consumer Confidence Water Reports

The City of Big Falls annually provides information about the test results for our drinking water.  Please click on the title above to view these reports.

Big Falls Phosphorous Management Plan

The City of Big Falls has adopted a Phosphorous Management Plan, per MPCA standards.  Please click on the above title for more information on phosphorous management, and how to reduce  current levels.