Water & Sewer

The Water and Sewer Division is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of the essential utility services of water and sanitary sewer. The department manages and maintains the existing system as well as the expansion of water and sewer infrastructure.

Submit questions or concerns vie Report a Problem (SeeClickFix). For further questions, please call 763-295-3170.

For after-hours emergencies, such as sewer or watermain breaks please call Wright County Sheriff's Office at 763-682-1162.

Questions about your water and sewer bill? Please visit our utility billing page!

Gopher State One

Phone: 800-252-1166

Protect yourself and your property against underground utility damage. Find out where the underground utilities might be buried before you begin excavation. Anyone working in Minnesota must call before excavating. This is a free service provided by Gopher State One Call. Please allow 48 hours for locates.

Frozen Water Pipe Policy

Frozen Water Pipe Policy (PDF)

During the winter, residents and businesses are asked to monitor water temperature at the closest faucet to the water line entry into the property. If the water temperature drops to 35 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, the home or business owner needs to notify the city water department by calling 763-295-3170.

Water Service Line Responsibility

  1. Mat Stang

    Utilities Superintendent

Service Line Responsibilities

Lawn & Gardening Water Regulations

By ordinance, Monticello has a permanent odd/even watering schedule from June 1 through September 30 every year. Home addresses ending in an even number are allowed to water on even calendar days. Home addresses ending in an odd number are allowed to water on odd calendar days. For more information, visit the Watering and Watering Restrictions page.

Wastewater Treatment

Monticello's Wastewater Treatment Facility is operated by Veolia Water North America. The current contract runs through 2022.

Veolia has achieved the Outstanding Compliance, Maintenance and Management Award from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for each year managing and operating Monticello's Wastewater Treatment Facility.