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S.M. Hentges & Sons, a Jordan-based construction company, paid $13,078 for construction stormwater violations for a project in Chaska.

MPCA is opening the rule that regulates about 17,000 animal feedlots.

Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.

Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.

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.

Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.

The MPCA issued a new air quality permit for this manufacturing facility in White Bear Township.

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 3: Facilities requiring permit coverage must assess for pollutants at the facility

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

Determine what type(s) of water quality permit is required at facilities that mine construction sand and gravel; industrial sand; quarry limestone, granite or dimension stone; operate hot mix asphalt production areas; produce concrete block, brick and other products; and/or produce ready-mix concrete.

Licensing and permitsCannabis businesses in Minnesota require a state license for their specific operation (micro-business, processor, retailer, etc.) from the Office of Cannabis Management. The…

Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.

The Meadows Mobile Home Park discharged untreated sewage to the ground in two separate violations in 2025.

BMPs required to manage the slurry to comply with Minnesota statute and agency rules to protect water quality.

It's Septic Smart Week and Minnesota local governments are reporting significant progress in fixing inadequate septic systems around the state.

In most of Minnesota’s livestock-dense counties, feedlot oversight is a cooperative effort between the MPCA and county government.

Countless bacteria can be found in land, water, humans, and animals. Most bacteria are beneficial, serving as food for larger organisms and playing critical roles in natural processes such as organic…

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.

The MPCA provides technical assistance and training to help permitted facilities and regulated communities meet environmental requirements. The agency works cooperatively with permitted facilities to…