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Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure

Elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene have been found in soil vapor around this site in St. Paul.

Agropur Inc., doing business as Le Sueur Cheese Company, land applied too much industrial byproduct, resulting in rates of nitrogen and phosphorus that exceeded the allowed limits by more than 10 percent. The violations occurred in 2022, near its cheese production facility in Le Sueur, Minnesota.

Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.

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.

There are two types of federal air regulations, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs). Either or both regulations may…

For National Farmers Day, a profile of pork and crop farmer Randy Spronk of Edgerton, Minnesota, and his sustainable ag practices.

Advising farmers about seeds, fertilizers, and other decisions, crop consultants have potential to promote sustainable practices to benefit water and soil health, and impact climate change.

As part of the PFAS pollution prevention law called Amara’s Law, manufacturers are required to report intentionally added PFAS in products sold in Minnesota and pay a fee. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the reporting due date to Sept. 15, 2026.

What consumers should know about new Minnesota laws prohibiting PFAS in consumer products and the MPCA’s efforts to minimize PFAS pollution by keeping it out of commonly used household products.

Hot, sunny weather brings the possibility of air quality alerts due to ozone. But what exactly is ozone?

Use these tools to help educate the public and boost participation in your household hazardous waste program.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is expanding the ways we learn and understand the effects of pollution on communities and the environment by incorporating lived experiences into our air…

The MPCA is committed to engaging broadly with the public and ensuring that residents affected by its decisions have a voice in its processes.

The MPCA has developed a report to help improve the data when the volume of trash or recyclables has to be converted to weight.

Guidance for MPCA contractor and subcontractors

The MPCA strives to ensure all people in Minnesota have clean air, regardless of where they live or work.

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.

Completed rulemaking for changes to reporting requirements for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.