Wastewater
Wastewater treatment and disposal is an important part of our need to protect and preserve Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency plays an active role in this need through a variety of programs. This Web page is structured to provide rapid access to our assistance and requirements to help us work together to meet this common goal.
Planning
Photo courtesy of Western Lake Superior Sanitary District-
2008 Small Community Wastewater Needs Report (wq-wwtp1-06) -
A Strategy for Progress (wq-wwtp1-07) -
Facilities Plan Submittal Checklist (wq-wwtp2-02)
Sanitary districts
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Sanitary Districts program (wq-wwtp3-05)
Checklist for a Complete Petition
Creation of a Sanitary District Under the Provisions of Minn. Stat. 115.18 to 115.21
Frequently Asked Questions about the Formation of Sanitary Districts Under Minn. Stat. 115.18 to 115.37
Regional Wastewater Treatment: Sanitary Districts and Cooperative Agreements
Operation, maintenance, reporting and awards
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Wastewater Operators Award — 2012 Winners (wq-wwtp8-25) - Wastewater worksheets and spreadsheets for operators
Municipalities Having Sewer Systems with Sewage Treatment Plants (published in 1947) (wq-wwtp1-08)
Operation and Maintenance Manual Guidelines
Operation and Maintenance Manual Certificate of Completion- How to Complete Your Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) Sign-up and Submittal-
Permit Users Manual 
Operator Award Application/Instructions (wq-wwtp7-25)
Stabilization Pond Discharge Guidance
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Release Sampling Report (wq-wwtp7-20a)
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Release Sampling Report (wq-wwtp7-20b)
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Certification and training
- Need to Know (N2K). The N2K criteria have been developed to help wastewater and collection system operators understand the basic skills necessary to operate a system or run a plant.
- Wastewater Operator Certification - Frequently Asked Questions
- Wastewater Operator Training Seminars
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Wastewater Operators Award — 2012 Winners (wq-wwtp8-25)
Large Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (LSTS) Operator Certification- Other MPCA Training/Workshop/Conferences
Pretreatment
- Wastewater Pretreatment
Fact Sheet: Recognition For Dental Providers Using Amalgam Removal Equipment
Example Certificate of Recognition (for providing recognition to dental providers)
Program management decisions
Assistance
MPCA compliance and enforcement staff for wastewater facilities are assigned to specific areas within regions. Check the map below to find the staff person to call for assistance in your area.
If you have wastewater questions, send an e-mail to askpca@state.mn.us.
