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A legacy of trichloroethylene disposal at the General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund Site at 2010 East Hennepin created an area of groundwater contamination that has led to vapors traveling upward through the soil, where it can enter houses and buildings.
From January through March 2025, MPCA air monitoring data showed elevated lead levels that exceeded national ambient air quality standards near the facility. An MPCA inspection of Gopher Resource in spring 2025 confirmed that the source of the elevated lead levels was addressed.
The MPCA has developed a report to help improve the data when the volume of trash or recyclables has to be converted to weight.
Forms and guidance for local partners submitting surface water data, QA/QC information and progress reports to MPCA.
Volunteer-collected data are regularly used in decision-making and conservation efforts. Find a program that excites you and join in.
In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.
Cities fined over $12,000 apiece for municipal wastewater violations
The MPCA works with city and county governments, watershed districts, consultants, and others on monitoring, protecting, and restoring water quality. This is a repository of guidance and technical resources for agency partners.
Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.
MPCA keeps its public data easily accessible for convenient use.
The MPCA communications and outreach team is a valuable resource to reporters and editors.
Training resources for feedlot officers in Minnesota.
Northern Iron operates an iron foundry in an environmental justice area in Saint Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
The MPCA Brownfield Program is a fee-for-service program that provides assistance to promote the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of property that is contaminated with petroleum and hazardous substances.
MPCA collects information about the sale and use of greenhouse gases with high global warming potential.
Launched in 2022, the PFAS monitoring plan lays out a path for PFAS monitoring at solid waste, wastewater, and stormwater facilities; hazardous waste landfills; facilities with air emissions; and…
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
Air quality dispersion modeling uses a computer model to estimate air pollution concentrations from regulated facilities and other sources of pollution.
MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.
Resources for wastewater clients.