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Implementing water quality standards come with tangible costs and benefits. Costs such as taxes to residents, regulated parties, and communities help achieve benefits such as increased property values, tourism, and protecting human health.
A dedicated stakeholder advisory group was assembled from sectors that will be affected by PFAS at remediation sites to establish guidance for PFAS investigation and cleanup.
A waste is any material that can no longer be used for its original intended purpose. The type of waste generated can include recyclables, solid waste, and hazardous wastes, which may be subject to specific management and disposal requirements.
Documents and forms related to the identification and management of hazardous waste in Minnesota.
MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.
Privacy rightsSeveral federal and state laws protect your privacy rights regarding the information the MPCA has about you. At times, an MPCA staff member may ask you to provide information about…
The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen, was found in private wells near Bunker Lake Blvd. and Crosstown Blvd.
Part 70 Reissuance application formsStarting July 1, 2020, Individual permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for air permit reissuance.Paper reissuance applications will only be accepted…
People who service and dispose of vehicle air conditioners or appliances that contain refrigerants must be certified.
State will begin engagement next month on an updated framework set to be released in 2025
Determine if your facility requires an air permit and, if so, which permit type may be the best fit for your business.
Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.
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.
Complaints of discrimination will be investigated
The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen, was detected in a private residential well in the Eastbrook Terrace area in Andover.
Details on Minnesota state contracts with businesses that provide environmental emergency response services.
Smart Salting is a suite of techniques that minimize the environmental and economic impacts of chloride while still meeting public needs.
The MPCA has developed best practices for vapor intrusion mitigation and public communication work used by the agencies and our contractors.
Instructions for preparing for and completing the online exam for underground storage tank operator certification.
Surface water assessment grants (SWAG) provide local organizations and citizen volunteers with funds to complete the monitoring needed to meet assessment requirements on Minnesota lakes and streams. Assessment is usually the first step in protecting or restoring surface waters.