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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.
Dem-Con is proposing a change to begin accepting municipal solid waste (MSW), converting approximately 2.2 million cubic yards of permitted construction and demolition (C&D) space. A project of this size requires the project to go through the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process.
Facilities in specific industries that store materials, waste, or equipment outdoors are subject to industrial stormwater regulations administered by the MPCA.
The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. Minnesota water quality standards strives to protect water for use, measures health of waters, and guides limits on what regulated facilities can discharge to surface waters.
Image Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category, which is unhealthy for everyone, in northwest MinnesotaThe Minnesota Pollution Control…
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until noon on Monday, Aug. 4. Fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality index (AQI) category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone, in all of Minnesota,
Ask the MPCA features questions Minnesotans have asked us, on the issues the agency works on, from waste disposal, water and air quality, and chemicals in products to recycling and reuse,…
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.
Nottingham Construction failed to notify the MPCA that it was demolishing a property in Mahtomedi that contained asbestos and failed to send the asbestos demolition debris to a permitted facility.
PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category across all of Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has…
Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category across southern Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone.The air quality alert issued by Minnesota Pollution…
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for central and southern Minnesota. The alert runs until 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in central and southern Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northwest Minnesota. The alert takes effect 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, and runs until 11 p.m. on Friday, July 25. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in northwest Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone.
Failed to obtain a construction stormwater permit prior to beginning construction and allowed sediment to discharge to wetlands as they built The Meadows housing development in Otsego, Minnesota.
MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.
Resources and best management practices to help protect water quality on construction sites.
The Lake Allie wastewater treatment facility will pay more than $13,000 in fines and follow a corrective action plan for violating its wastewater permit in Buffalo Lake, Minn.