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The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.
Create an editable spreadsheet of details about your facility to make calculations of emissions.
Some pollutants attach to suspended particles in the water and subsequently settle out to the bottom sediment. At elevated concentrations, contaminated sediments can contribute to fish…
Each year, MPCA hires seasonal positions to assist with biological monitoring of streams and wetlands during the summer months.
Sediment is composed of loose particles of sand, clay, silt, and other substances. Sediment flows into Minnesota lakes, rivers, and streams via runoff in both urban and rural areas.
Removing of an old dam and restoring a creek's curves are improving habitat and water quality in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed.
The MPCA works with industry, government, and residents to reduce and manage waste.
In Minnesota, handlers of oil and hazardous substances are required to prepare for potential spills and take steps to prevent them.
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
Minnesota's law relating to the collection and recycling of video display devices ("televisions" and "computer monitors") sold to households/consumers was signed into law in May 2007.
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
Clean Water Fund dollars come from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment that Minnesotans approved in 2008.
Apply for funds to help assess sites with known or suspected contamination and develop remediation plans.
Young Life Castaway Club violated several wastewater regulations, mainly modifying wastewater treatment systems without approval, between 2019 and 2022 at its youth and family camp on Pelican Lake, just south of Detroit Lakes. These violations carry serious risks of harm to the environment.
1,4-dioxane was mainly used as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvent 1,1,1-trichloroethane. 1,4-dioxane can also be an unintended contaminant in the production of certain products, including some…
All facilities with air permits must submit an annual emissions inventory report to the MPCA that tracks actual emissions of major pollutants at that facility.
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MPCA is opening the rule that regulates about 17,000 animal feedlots.
Riverview LLP is seeking to expand its existing West River Dairy facility near Morris from 7,855 cows to a total capacity of 18,855 cows.
Regulatory certainty is an incentive for municipalities that will employ biological nutrient removal in their wastewater treatment technology, and that are willing to accept a nitrogen limits in…