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Less than three years after Minnesota passed the country's first ban on TCE, a carcinogenic solvent, facilities around the state have removed it from their processes.
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.
Intense storms of late spring can wash soil and other pollutants into rivers. Producers can use several techniques to protect their soil and water quality.
Image Although Minnesota is rich in lakes and streams, Lake Superior is easily the most spectacular waterbody in Minnesota. Despite its immense size…
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.
Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance: Terminating pesticide permit
Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.
ECSWC is applying for a 10-year permit to add MSW capacity to its currently permitted landfill near Mora while conducting environmental review for the unpermitted areas of its landfill expansion.
The MPCA and its many partners collect a wide variety of data on environmental conditions and pollution sources.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.
MPCA policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session
Minnesota has revised state water quality standards to incorporate a tiered aquatic life use (TALU) framework for rivers and streams.
The MPCA has started a study intended to understand and document the variation in naturally occurring sulfate levels across the state.
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
Lange Agricultural Systems paid $12,511 for violations of both its hazardous waste and industrial wastewater permits.
The MPCA fined Caledonia feedlot owner Mike Ingvalson $10,000 for multiple violations related to improper manure application and discharges as well as an unpermitted building.
East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) proposes to add 1.7 million cubic yards of MSW capacity to their landfill near Mora, Minnesota, which requires an environmental impact statement.
Hot mix asphalt plants in Minnesota must follow federal and state air standards.
Guidance and recommendations for local officials dealing with public health issues related to blue-green algae.
The MPCA provides financial and technical assistance to local government and other water resource managers to address nonpoint-source water pollution.