Loans are available to defray the capital costs of installing waste or pollution prevention machinery or equipment.
Loans at zero-percent interest help small businesses purchase equipment to meet or exceed environmental regulations, or to investigate and clean up contaminated sites.
Clean Water Partnership loans help local units of government fund projects that protect and restore water quality in lakes, streams, and groundwater aquifers.

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The permit is designed to protect groundwater and Minnesota River. The solid waste permit would allow for an expansion of the landfill’s disposal capacity and regulate waste disposal activities for the next 10 years.