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The MPCA certifies Minnesota municipal, government, or industrial laboratories that are used to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Disposal System (SDS) permits or for water quality work for agency programs.
The Legislature has given the MPCA the authority to develop rules to protect state environmental resources.
The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen, was found in private wells near Bunker Lake Blvd. and Crosstown Blvd.
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
State government agencies, in collaboration with local partners, are leading trailblazing work to protect Minnesotans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution.
Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.
The MPCA issued a new air quality permit for this manufacturing facility in White Bear Township.
Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.
Chloride is a problem for wastewater facilities and stormwater permittees.
How to prepare recycling for the curb
From the days when raw sewage flowed into rivers and lakes, Minnesota’s water bodies have come a long way. However, there is still work to be done in the restoration and protection of our waters.
The MPCA is collaborating with many federal, Tribal, state, and local partners to clean up contaminated sites in the Duluth harbor and St. Louis River.
James Wooton puts his scuba diving skills to work monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Otter Tail County lakes.
The MPCA uses the EQuIS database to store and manage monitoring data and associated laboratory results from streams, lakes, groundwater, ambient air, soil, sediment, and gas, collected through MPCA programs and partnerships.
Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”
Water quality trades that have been arranged in Minnesota illustrate many opportunities to enhance pollution reduction efforts while offering flexibility and cost savings to regulated municipalities and industries.
Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application
The StormReady designation recognizes the MPCA’s commitment to emergency management planning and continuity of operations during an emergency.
The MPCA issued the most recent municipal stormwater general permit (MNR040000) in November 2020.
Tools to help small businesses determine if they need an air emissions permit and/or track compliance with their current air emissions permit.