Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment. Find your your specific activity in the navigation sidebar; while not exhaustive, this information addresses areas where we frequently receive inquiries.
Check out the environmental requirements page for general information on potential air, waste, and water quality requirements.
Grants and loans
Funding opportunities, including grants and loans, are periodically available for small businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and other organizations. Visit the MPCA's Grants and loans page to apply for current funding.
Further resources
Aside from the industry and process pages, additional MPCA programs may also be relevant to you, including:
- appliance service and recycling/disposal companies that handle refrigerants
- dentists that work with mercury amalgam
- construction companies that must control construction site stormwater
- contractors that handle asbestos
- feedlots and their collection, storage, and disposal of manure and wastes
- septic system installation and service companies, which require MPCA licenses
