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Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

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

Resources for the dry cleaning industry

Superfund requires specific investigation and cleanup processes, designates parties that are legally responsible for the cleanup, and provides funds for certain types of cleanups under Minnesota’s Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

This page provides assistance for local units of government with development and implementation of their SSTS program.

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

New MPCA report monitors PFAS sources and movement, provides direction for preventing and managing PFAS pollution.

Pig’s Eye Dump in Saint Paul has been slated for cleanup and restoration.

Cleanup and recovery from a natural disaster depends on local units of government to guide and direct residents to ensure the effective and efficient disposal of wastes in accordance with statutes, rules, and guidelines.

State government agencies, in collaboration with local partners, are leading trailblazing work to protect Minnesotans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution.

Areas and communities with SSTS concerns have wastewater treatment methods that are not adequate to protect public health or the environment. Hundreds of small communities around the state have inadequate wastewater systems.

Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that do not break down over time. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” due to their extreme…

The Precision Plating site in north Minneapolis was formerly home to a metal plating facility where solvents and metals were released into the soil and groundwater.

In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.

MPCA rules govern how septic systems are designed, installed, and managed.

Phosphorus management plans help wastewater treatment facility operators and managers evaluate pollution prevention and and management options that can reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged to Minnesota waters.

Application forms and instructions for applying for wastewater permits.

Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.