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Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.

Financing is available for public entities in Minnesota to expand or improve stormwater infrastructure.

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

Water softeners produce much of the chloride that pollutes Minnesota’s waters. An MPCA grant aims to reduce that pollution with water softener replacement rebate programs.

Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.

Don't let your septic system freeze. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid costly problems with your septic system.

Permits for wastewater treatment require monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting of discharge monitoring results

MPCA recognized 253 municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for outstanding operations in 2023.

Nitrogen management plans help operators of wastewater treatment facilities understand the inputs of nitrogen to their facilities and evaluate options that can reduce the amount of nitrogen discharged.

Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.

Residents' guide to stormwater permitting.

The MPCA has released Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint — a strategic, coordinated approach developed by multiple agencies to protect families and communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Phosphorus management plans help wastewater treatment facility operators and managers evaluate pollution prevention and and management options that can reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged to Minnesota waters.

MPCA policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session

State government agencies, in collaboration with local partners, are leading trailblazing work to protect Minnesotans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution.

Lange Agricultural Systems paid $12,511 for violations of both its hazardous waste and industrial wastewater permits.

Water quality trades that have been arranged in Minnesota illustrate many opportunities to enhance pollution reduction efforts while offering flexibility and cost savings to regulated municipalities and industries.

The MPCA recognized 236 wastewater facilities for outstanding operations in 2024.

A water quality variance is a temporary change in a state's water quality standard for a specific pollutant and its relevant criteria, allowing deviation from meeting a water quality-based effluent limit for a particular discharger.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that do not break down over time. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” due to their extreme…