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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…
Technical assistance to small, rural, and Tribal wastewater facilities
The MPCA fined Regions Hospital $100,000 for improperly disposing of infectious waste in its mixed municipal solid waste in 2024.
Helping Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules, reduce wastes and emissions, and reduce regulatory obligations.
PolyMet Mining plans to develop a mine and processing plant to extract copper, nickel, and precious metals.
MPCA established a network of long-term biological monitoring stations that represent a variety of stream types in their most natural condition.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
Smith Foundry has ceased operations at its East Phillips facility after an investigation and settlement with the U.S. EPA that the MPCA supported.
A cumulative impacts analysis provides a comprehensive look at all burdens that affect a community or neighborhood.
Township and private party fined $47,555 for failing to obtain a construction stormwater permit for road improvements.
An MPCA investigation found violations related to construction of a home on Schwappauff Lake, near the town of Greenfield in Hennepin County.
An electronics collector is a public or private entity that receives electronic devices from households and arranges for the delivery of the devices to a recycler. In Minnesota, electronics…
The capped emission permit is designed for non-complex facilities that do not require site-specific permit conditions.
Permit addresses the most common causes of contaminated groundwater, including releases of petroleum, volatile organic compounds, and other hazardous substances.
Volunteer water monitors collect valuable data used by agencies and organizations across the state to protect and manage Minnesota’s waters.
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.
The MPCA is seeking public comment on a draft wastewater permit and accompanying environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a new regional sanitary district to serve the communities of Goodhue, Wanamingo, Zumbrota, and Pine Island.
The MPCA fined Cabinetworks Group’s Waconia facility, Wood Products, $11,520 for violations of its air permit.
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.