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MPCA's recommended review criteria for wastewater treatment facilities that need to perform system maintenance that requires approval to bypass untreated or partially treated domestic wastewater.
Data shows that ice cover on Minnesota's lakes doesn't last as long as it used to. That means a shorter ice fishing season, yes, but it also has implications for the environment and Minnesota's fish and wildlife.
Sulfur dioxide (SO2), a foul-smelling toxic gas, is part of a larger group of chemicals called sulfur oxides. These gases, especially SO2, are emitted by the burning of fossil fuels or other…
Public invited to comment on draft guidance A fish kill at Trout Valley Creek near Minneiska. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released a…
Find out what’s being done in Minnesota’s watersheds to protect and improve water quality.
One of the most basic forms of air pollution, haze reduces visibility in many cities and scenic areas within the United States. Haze-causing pollutants come from a variety of sources, both natural and man-made, including motor vehicles, electricity generation, industrial facilities, agriculture, and wildfires.
Environmental information and resources for gas stations.
CAP provides financial and technical assistance to local governments to encourage investment in the proper management of solid waste.
Use these tools to help educate the public and boost participation in your household hazardous waste program.
MPCA sought proposals from qualified environmental contractors for a contract to support the agency's Watershed Division on statewide, basin-wide, water body, and watershed scale projects.
The MPCA monitors water quality in rivers and streams is several different ways around the state.
During a residential construction project in Franklin Township in 2024, Capstone Homes and Arnt Construction failed to properly manage construction stormwater activities.
We hope to make your monitoring experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you have any questions, or don’t find the resources you need, please contact us. 13456: Volunteer water…
Every two years, MPCA creates a list of impaired waters in the state that do not meet water quality standards.
Resources for the dry cleaning industry
Community wastewater treatment facilities and their operators play a critical role in maintaining a health community and preserving and protecting our waters.
MPCA investigation in May 2024 found violations related to stormwater at three facilities.
Information about a variety of initiatives in Minnesota related to PFAS pollution.
A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that drains off of it goes into the same place — a river, stream or lake.
S.M. Hentges & Sons, a Jordan-based construction company, paid $13,078 for construction stormwater violations for a project in Chaska.