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Minnesota participates in this statistical survey of the condition of our nation's lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.
Answers to questions frequently asked by municipalities about management of contaminated sediments in stormwater collection systems that they own and operate.
Gas-powered landscaping and snow removal equipment is bad for the environment. Battery-powered equipment has a lot of benefits.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels—including gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and wood—and other natural and synthetic products. Breathing in…
Resources for wastewater clients.
Information for larger feedlot owners on the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Disposal System (SDS) permits for construction and operation permits in Minnesota.
Allows new and expanding wastewater treatment facilities to receive a discharge permit prior to completion of an applicable phosphorus-related TMDL. Through pre-TMDL phosphorus trading a, a new or expanding facility may increase its phosphorus discharge by purchasing a phosphorus reduction from another source.
Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.
Registration form for service providers operating in Minnesota as a part of the state’s Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.
Increasing organics collection and processing infrastructure is necessary to meet statewide recycling goals
The MPCA studies Minnesota's solid waste composition and processes to inform policy recommendations, legislative proposals, education and outreach messages, and waste reduction efforts.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until noon on Monday, Aug. 4. Fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality index (AQI) category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone, in all of Minnesota,
Elevated levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) are present in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater around this site in New Hope.
If you're new to the septic system world at the county level, or even if you've been in the job for a while, MPCA offers videos and companion documents to provide valuable background and insights.
Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.
MPCA guidance on petroleum site investigation and remediation, reporting, and more.
The Climate Smart Food Systems initiative, funded by the U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, positions Minnesota as a national model for transforming our food system from farm to freezer.
Petroleum spills from pipelines, trains, trucks, storage tanks, and other sources have damaged natural resources throughout Minnesota.
State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.