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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a group of chemicals that can vaporize into air. VOCs are in thousands of daily use products, including paint, varnish, wax, and various cleaning, degreasing,…
An August 2023 MPCA inspection confirmed failures to conduct weekly inspections and train staff to properly handle and store hazardous waste at its residential and commercial cabinet production facility in St. Cloud.
MPCA awards $2.4 million to eight organizations for projects focused on sustainable building and materials management strategies that reduce waste and increase deconstruction, salvage, and reuse in Minnesota.
The MPCA uses the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) to store water quality data from more than 17,000 Minnesota sampling locations.
Application fees must be submitted with your permit application. The submittal cover page form will help you add up the points assigned to each type of permit application or request. Multiply the…
The MPCA monitors water quality in rivers and streams is several different ways around the state.
A permit extension notification allows transfer stations and source-separated organic material (SSOM) compost facilities to apply for an extension of their permit without a complete permit reissuance application.
Certain types of permits and approvals to conduct solid waste activities require a notification to the MPCA of the intent to perform the specified solid waste activity.
Climate adaptation identifies strategies and actions that help human and natural systems cope with and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.
Wastewater treatment plant in Elk River paid a $15,000 fine for consistently discharging fecal coliform and phosphorus into nearby Tibbets Brook.
The MPCA offers environmental audits to help businesses and organizations examine how well they are complying with environmental regulations, and correct any problems that are identified.
Lange Agricultural Systems paid $12,511 for violations of both its hazardous waste and industrial wastewater permits.
The Cedar River Watershed in Minnesota encompasses 454,029 acres in Mower, Freeborn, Dodge, and Steele counties. This watershed covers prime agricultural land with many streams and drainage ditches flowing into the river.
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.
Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.
Riverview LLP is seeking to expand its existing West River Dairy facility near Morris from 7,855 cows to a total capacity of 18,855 cows.
Minnesota rules allow for specific uses (called beneficial uses) of certain materials that otherwise would be classified as solid waste.
The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.