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MPCA finds no impact on groundwater, increased greenhouse gas emissions in proposed Burnsville Sanitary Landfill expansion

The MPCA today released its final supplemental environmental impact statement analysis for the proposed expansion of the Burnsville Sanitary Landfill, determining the expansion would not affect groundwater quality.

Don't flush medicines down the drain

Medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate water, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water.

Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint

Minnesota's strategic, coordinated approach to protecting families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Brownfield redevelopment

The MPCA Brownfield Program is a fee-for-service program that provides assistance to promote the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of property that is contaminated with petroleum and hazardous substances.

Clean Water Partnership and Section 319 funding

The MPCA provides financial and technical assistance to local government and other water resource managers to address nonpoint-source water pollution.

MPCA to invest $35 million in modernizing stormwater systems to prepare for climate change

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced a new $35 million grants program to prepare Minnesota’s aging stormwater infrastructure for climate change. Examples of projects that are eligible for funding through this program include stormwater retention ponds, improvements to streets to support rainwater drainage, increasing the capacity of stormwater pipes, planting rain gardens, and others.

Governor sets million-acre goal for certified farms to reduce nutrients

Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality certified farms have added more than 2,000 new conservation practices, including over 110,000 acres of new cover crops that protect Minnesota’s waters.

Other volunteer opportunities

Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.

Industrial stormwater

Facilities in specific industries that store materials, waste, or equipment outdoors are subject to industrial stormwater regulations administered by the MPCA.

Scheduled maintenance bypassing review guidelines

MPCA's recommended review criteria for wastewater treatment facilities that need to perform system maintenance that requires approval to bypass untreated or partially treated domestic wastewater.

Managing mercury in dental wastewater

Dentists in Minnesota must meet federal and state requirements to limit the amount of mercury in their wastewater.