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Product stewardship encourages manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to treat products as resources rather than waste, changing how they think about the products they make, buy, and use.
Requirements for discharges from a project site and/or management control site(s).
Although the impacts from Minnesota’s changing climate are touching all of us, some groups of people are more at risk.
Thermal paper is thin with a slick feel or sheen finish and discolors easily when scratched.
General permit intended for facilities using processes including abrasive blasting, brazing, catalytic or thermal oxidizers, dip tanks, injection molding, resin and gel coating, spraying and coating activities, and welding.
MPCA rules govern how septic systems are designed, installed, and managed.
Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.
To commemorate the 2023 fish sampling season, Martha Young enlisted her mother to create a piece of seed art that will go on display at the 2024 Eco Experience
Excess phosphorus is harming Minnesota waters. Phosphorus comes from both regulated and non-regulated sources. A quarter of Minnesota lakes have high levels of phosphorus, which means that they do…
General Waste and Recycling, LLC plans to convert approximately 19 acres of permitted industrial solid waste space in Itasca County so that it can accept nearly 100,000 cubic yards of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year.
Many industrial by-products are good candidates for land application based on their nutrient content.
Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
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.
The MPCA studies Minnesota's solid waste composition and processes to inform policy recommendations, legislative proposals, education and outreach messages, and waste reduction efforts.
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.
Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.
A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.
A permit extension notification allows transfer stations and source-separated organic material (SSOM) compost facilities to apply for an extension of their permit without a complete permit reissuance application.
Contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by phone or online form. This page includes office locations and options to requests for assistance or report emergencies.
We Are Water next visits Ely April 24 through June 16.