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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.
This page provides assistance for local units of government with development and implementation of their SSTS program.
Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.
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
Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.
In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.
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).
Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.
In Minnesota, wastewater treatment operators must be certified to ensure that facilities meet operational requirements.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
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.
Wastewater treatment and disposal are important for protecting and preserving Minnesota's water resources. MPCA regulates wastewater treatment activities in Minnesota.
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.
Eight grant recipients will receive $302,173 for projects that will make the state’s soil healthier and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. All are focused on composting organic waste in multi-resident housing.
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…