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Sulfate multi-discharger variance

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.

Air permitting: Guide for residents

Any facility that emits air pollutants above certain levels is required to have an air quality permit.

Groundwater monitoring

Minnesota samples a network of shallow monitoring wells designed to provide early detection of contamination in the groundwater.

Long Prairie rendering facility fined $3 million for air quality violations and has agreed to spend more than $4 million to improve its wastewater treatment

Central Bi-Products emitted higher levels of hydrogen sulfide than is allowed, causing odor complaints in the community of Long Prairie and resulting in a $3 million fine. Central Bi-Products has agreed to spend a minimum of $4.4 million on a supplemental environmental project that will improve its wastewater treatment.

Rochester | Dison’s Cleaners and Launderers

Testing found elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene/perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc) in soil vapors around the Dison’s Cleaners and Launderers site in Rochester.

Step 5: Apply for or modify your permit/certification

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 5: Gather application materials before applying, use the e-Service to apply or modify coverage

Current air quality conditions

Air quality map of current conditions in Minnesota.

Clean Water Partnership loans

Clean Water Partnership loans help local units of government fund projects that protect and restore water quality in lakes, streams, and groundwater aquifers.

Water permitting: Guide for residents

Permits help the MPCA protect the environment.

Clean Water Council committees

Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.

Water fee advisory committee

This committee included a broad range of stakeholders and was charged with providing perspective, input, and advice to the commissioner on MPCA's water fees.

Don't flush medicines down the drain

Medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate water, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water.

Additional air regulatory guidance

The MPCA provides additional guidance on air permitting and regulation requirements: New source review – Obtain a permit before beginning construction on new major-emitting industrial facilities…

Redeye River

The Redeye River Watershed covers nearly 900 square miles and is located the northwestern to north-central part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin in central Minnesota. The watershed encompasses all or parts of Becker, Otter Tail, Todd, and Wadena counties.