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Residential- and high-strength wastewater products registered for use in Minnesota, including the manufacturer's name, a link to the company's web site, and the registered product's name and model.
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It's Septic Smart Week and Minnesota local governments are reporting significant progress in fixing inadequate septic systems around the state.
New MPCA report monitors PFAS sources and movement, provides direction for preventing and managing PFAS pollution.
Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.
Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
PFAS are persistent and problematic chemicals that are found throughout the environment and not just in areas where large quantities have been manufactured, disposed of, or spilled. PFAS are…
MPCA has developed a draft wastewater permit for the MagIron LLC facility near Grand Rapids, Minn. The facility will process former natural iron ore mining waste material into high-grade, low-impurity iron ore concentrate at the site and supply electric arc furnace steelmaking.
The MPCA developed the Wastewater Nitrogen Reduction and Implementation Strategy to decrease the wastewater sector’s nitrogen loads for the protection and restoration of bodies of water in and downstream of Minnesota.
Young Life Castaway Club violated several wastewater regulations, mainly modifying wastewater treatment systems without approval, between 2019 and 2022 at its youth and family camp on Pelican Lake, just south of Detroit Lakes. These violations carry serious risks of harm to the environment.
The MPCA completed 75 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2024.
The MPCA closed 118 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2023.
The MPCA solicited project proposals to distribute $10 million to communities for projects to prepare local wastewater infrastructure for the impacts of climate change. These projects are specifically meant to protect water quality and increase resilience.
We offer various levels of training on a variety of topics including salt application, wastewater operator training and hazardous waste.
The MPCA is seeking public comment on a draft wastewater permit and accompanying environmental assessment worksheet for a project that combines treatment facilities for five Wright County communities and improves water quality in the Crow River.
The MPCA completed 68 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2025.
Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.
Northshore Mining Company has applied for updated wastewater and air quality permits for its Silver Bay taconite processing plant and Mile Post 7 tailings basin.
Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.