New Resident Resources
Welcome to the City of Plato. Life here is enhanced by the preservation of our local history and the enjoyment of today. Our community combines agriculture, industry, history, civic activities, recreation and countless other events for a wholesome and fulfilled lifestyle, making it an ideal place to raise a family and grow your business.
The following information should help ease the transition of moving into the area for new residents:
Electricity Service
Xcel Energy provides electricity to the City of Plato. To start an account, please call: 1-800-895-4999.
For more information about Xcel Energy visit the website: www.xcelenergy.com
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas service to the City of Plato. A well-qualified team of marketing, engineering, and construction representatives are ready and able to provide information, analysis, and assistance to existing or potential customers on an individual basis.
To start an account, please call: 800-245-2377 or refer to their website www.centerpointenergy.com
Water Utilities
Water Utilities are serviced by the City of Plato. Please contact the City Office at 320-238-2432 to create an account and have service connected, or for more information.
2024 Water Rates
| Water | $4.75 per 1,000 gal |
| Water-Bulk | $4.75 per 1,000 gal / $7.00 Monthly Flat Fee |
| Water Connection Fee (WCF) | $12.50 per month |
| Sewer | $10.00 per 1,000 gal |
| Sewer Connection Fee (SCF) | $28.00 per month per unit |
| Operation, Maintenance, Repair (OMR) | $15.00 per month per unit |
| MN Lab Test | $9.72 annually / $0.81 per month |
| Late Fee | $15.00 |
| Service Turn-On | $25.00 |
Phone, Cable & Internet Providers
Digital TV and Internet are available from Nuvera. Visit www.nuvera.net or call 844-354-4111 for information.
Cable and Internet is available from DirectTV. Contact and information available at www.direct-deals.com/customer-service.html
CenturyLink provides phone and internet service to the City of Plato. To start an account, please call: 866-963-6665 or visit their website to reference services offered: www.centurylink.com.
Interested in Satellite Internet? Try ViaSat Satellite Internet. www.viasat.com/internet
Garbage & Recycling
Waste Magement provides professional, efficient, and courteous curbside garbage collection in the City of Plato. To start an account, please call: 952-890-1100 or visit their website: www.wm.com.
Curbside recycling services are provided by McLeod County, through a contract with West Central Sanitation. If you need a recycling container or have questions in regard to the recycling program, or pick-up schedule, please contact McLeod County Solid Waste at 800-335-0575, or visit their website at: www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/environmental_services/solid_waste
Yard Waste Site
City of Plato residents may dispose of yard waste (grass, leaves, brush, etc.) free of charge, at the yard waste site, located on the East end of 2nd Street NE. This site is for yard waste ONLY.