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The MPCA provides assistance and training for program managers and operators of household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities to ensure compliance with environmental and worker protection laws and regulations.

The MPCA has withdrawn proposed rules relating to waste treated seeds.

Kohlman Lake, one of 27 bodies of water to come off the impaired waters list this year, did so with substantial help from the Clean Water Fund.

Minnesota rules allow for specific uses (called beneficial uses) of certain materials that otherwise would be classified as solid waste.

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 air emissions breakdown/shutdown notification form is required by rule to prevent endangerment of human health or the environment.

Chemicals in the air toxics emission inventory.

Public input is critical to the work that we do. We invite that input by soliciting comments on agency decisions, holding public informational meetings, and more.

Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment.

Metal recycler in Brainerd constructed and operated a metal shredder without obtaining an air permit and under-reported VOC emissions in 2022.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, certainty, and customer service, the MPCA is improving the way we track and administer permits. These efforts are part of periodical…

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 5: Gather application materials before applying, use the e-Service to apply or modify coverage

A new planning effort in northwest Minnesota takes a basin-wide approach to reducing the state's phosphorous contributions to the Red River, and to Canada's Lake Winnipeg.

Although the impacts from Minnesota’s changing climate are touching all of us, some groups of people are more at risk.

Tools and materials for partners and stakeholders interested in minimizing the impact of chloride on Minnesota lakes, rivers, and groundwater.

Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.

Air quality dispersion modeling uses a computer model to estimate air pollution concentrations from regulated facilities and other sources of pollution.

Guidance and recommendations for local officials dealing with public health issues related to blue-green algae.

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

Septic tanks must be registered in Minnesota to ensure they are watertight and have adequate structural integrity.