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Vapor intrusion occurs when chemical vapors migrate from contaminated groundwater through the soil into the basements or foundations of buildings.
Minnesota’s Continuous Nitrate Sensor Network generates publicly available water quality data on nitrate levels in our surface water.
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.
The general permits related to wastewater in Minnesota.
Composting organic waste and compostable products creates a valuable product that improves soil fertility, conserves water, and reduces erosion.
Contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by phone or online form. This page includes office locations and options to requests for assistance or report emergencies.
MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.
The MPCA plans to amend Minnesota Rules chapter 7050, which establishes beneficial uses and water quality standards to protect those uses, and designates where the uses occur in waters of the state.
Guidance for MPCA contractor and subcontractors
This committee included a broad range of stakeholders and was charged with providing perspective, input, and advice to the commissioner on MPCA's water fees.
State Superfund sites are listed on the Minnesota Permanent List of Priorities (PLP) primarily in order to access funding when responsible parties are unwilling or unable to conduct the necessary site investigation and cleanup.
Under the federal Clean Water Act, states must designate beneficial uses for all waters and develop water quality standards to protect each use.
Canby Creek now flows into Del Clark Lake and protects Canby from flooding, while providing outdoor recreation and excellent water quality.
Minnesota is a national leader in ensuring healthy air quality. The Clean Air Act requires states to take significant responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution. States must pass…
Going beyond compliance yields benefits like cost savings, improved health, greater efficiency, marketing advantages, enhanced employee morale, and stronger business resilience.
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Elk River.
Plastic can be recycled, but it’s often not, a situation the MPCA aims to resolve with grants to develop markets for recycled plastic.
Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $40 million in grant funding to support industrial food and beverage manufacturers and food system organic waste processors across Minnesota through capital expenditure projects that will improve operational efficiency, reduce operating costs, and lessen environmental impacts at facilities.
Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $7.2 million in grant funding for technical assistance and planning services to food and beverage manufacturers and organic waste processors across Minnesota.
Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.