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Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.
Clearing ice? Before you reach for the salt bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.
The MPCA issued the most recent municipal stormwater general permit (MNR040000) in November 2020.
Minnesota has revised state water quality standards to incorporate a tiered aquatic life use (TALU) framework for rivers and streams.
Across the state, water softeners contribute significantly to chloride pollution. Here’s how to make sure your water softener isn’t sending excess salt into the environment
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.
The MPCA provides assistance and training for program managers and operators of household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities to ensure compliance with environmental and worker protection laws and regulations.
The MPCA provides workshops and conferences to help solid waste landfill operators get certified and stay up to date.
Guidance on NPDES/SDS construction stormwater requirements
Environmental information and permits that affect metal fabrication and finishing businesses.
The MPCA regulates waste, recycling, and disposal activities in Minnesota. MPCA permits are required for the design, construction, and operation of solid waste management facilities where storage, collection, transportation, processing or reuse, conversion, or disposal of solid waste occurs.
Air sensors are instruments that measure air quality conditions in near real time.
Image Aboveground storage tank (AST) requirements are found in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7151. In general:new tanks and piping must be designed to…
Northern Iron operates an iron foundry in an environmental justice area in Saint Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Resources for wastewater clients.
Solid waste facilities may close or terminate their permit depending on the solid waste activities occurring at the site.
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.
James Wooton puts his scuba diving skills to work monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Otter Tail County lakes.
The 2025 MPCA annual report on Brownfields celebrated numerous major achievements cleaning up and rehabilitating polluted properties.
Resources for the dry cleaning industry