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Groundwater is not a static thing, but moves around in the layers of rock and soil beneath our feet. How does this affect the work to treat contaminated groundwater and protect drinking water?
Wastewater treatment and disposal are important for protecting and preserving Minnesota's water resources. MPCA regulates wastewater treatment activities in Minnesota.
Recent air permits issued by the MPCA can be found in What's in My Neighborhood. The tool does not currently include all previously issued air emissions permits. All air emissions permits issued by…
The MPCA is developing a sulfate multi-discharger variance (MDV) for wastewater facilities that are currently unable to meet the state water quality standard for sulfate.
Guidance and recommendations for local officials dealing with public health issues related to blue-green algae.
Coal tar-based sealants can no longer be sold or applied legally in Minnesota as of 2014.
First of a series of MPCA staff profiles. Kevin Stroom conducts research on streams and has published a report about Straight River.
The MPCA's air monitors continually measure pollutants. With this data, the agency can track pollution trends over time and show if outdoor air meets air quality standards and health benchmarks.
The kind of permit a facility needs depends on how much air pollution the facility could emit based on its equipment or processes.
The Air We Breathe report looks at public health and air quality data to gauge how air pollution is affecting our health in Minnesota.
State experts anticipate an active summer for air quality alerts with recurring ozone and wildfire smoke events
The Regional Haze Rule requires states to improve visibility in our nation's national parks and wildernesses (Class I areas) and restore them to natural visibility conditions by 2064.
Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.
The MPCA had approximately $135,000 in grant funding to help Minnesota businesses and organizations purchase bicycles and electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) for commercial use.
Particulate matter (PM) refers to various air particles, including dust, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets that range in size from less than 0.1 microns in diameter (smaller than a single bacterium)…
The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates many land pollutants that affect the quality of life in Minnesota and the health of residents.
For more than 50 years, volunteers have gathered critically important water clarity data on Minnesota lakes and streams.
Details on sampling and monitoring requirements of your industrial stormwater permit.
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.
Learn what a brownfield is, how it can negatively affect communities, and resources for cleaning one up.