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Smith Foundry has ceased operations at its East Phillips facility after an investigation and settlement with the U.S. EPA that the MPCA supported.

MPCA industrial stormwater staff assigned by county.

The MPCA identified a series of policy recommendations for the optimal management of decommissioned solar panels.

Sustained efforts by cities and water management organizations have restored water quality in two Dakota County lakes.

Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.

Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.

Every Minnesotan — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin — has the right to healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance Step 4: Create SWPPP, choose BMPs

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

MPCA issues coverage to construction site owners and their operators to prevent stormwater pollution during and after construction, and protect Minnesota's water resources.

Requirements for discharges from a project site and/or management control site(s).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

Answers to common questions about the Construction Stormwater Permit application

MPCA investigation in May 2024 found violations related to stormwater at three facilities.

Dairy will pay a fine and take corrective steps for improperly discharging industrial waste into a city curb and gutter stormwater system in Nicollet County.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)’s draft wastewater permit for the 3M facility at Cottage Grove adds new water quality protections for the Mississippi River and improves accountability through monitoring and reporting requirements. The draft permit is one of the most rigorous in state history and mandates the removal of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to levels below detection.

BNSF Railway Company paid a fine of $20,000 for industrial stormwater and wastewater permit violations at its Willmar facility.

TEAM Industries, with machining operations in Audubon, Bagley, Cambridge, Detroit Lakes, and Park Rapids, paid $80,000 in fines for air, hazardous waste, and industrial stormwater violations.

Stormwater runoff is a leading source of water pollution, and the state general permit is designed to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants entering state waters.

Many industrial by-products are good candidates for land application based on their nutrient content.