East Grand Forks approves $48,989 wastewater sampling and flow meter purchase

East Grand Forks approves $48,989 wastewater sampling and flow meter purchaseThe Minnesota municipality has authorized the procurement of portable wastewater monitoring equipment from MNX Inc. following a unanimous council vote.

The city will purchase one portable wastewater sampling unit and one flow meter.

The equipment will be supplied by MNX Inc. at a total cost of $48,989.

The procurement was approved without discussion during the council's August 18, 2026 meeting.

The City Council of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, has authorized the procurement of new wastewater monitoring equipment to support municipal operations. During the council's August 18, 2026, meeting, officials unanimously approved the purchase of one portable wastewater sampling unit and one flow meter. The equipment will be supplied by MNX Inc. for a total cost of $48,989. The procurement was advanced as a standalone item under new business and was approved via a roll-call vote without further public discussion from the council or municipal staff. In addition to the wastewater equipment purchase, the council formally acknowledged the receipt of the regular meeting minutes from the city's Water, Light, Power, and Building Commission for July 15, 2026, maintaining routine administrative oversight of the municipality's utility operations.