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The MPCA certifies Minnesota municipal, government, or industrial laboratories that are used to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Disposal System (SDS) permits or for water quality work for agency programs.
Resources and best management practices to help protect water quality on construction sites.
The MPCA had approximately $1.89 million available to install EV direct current fast-charging stations in public places.
Status of total maximum daily load (TMDL) projects in Minnesota.
The MPCA has withdrawn proposed rules relating to waste treated seeds.
The MPCA has a mobile air monitoring program that allows the agency to respond faster to community air quality concerns across the state. The mobile air monitor collects data in areas where permanent…
Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.
Disposing of wastes from a natural disaster or large fire
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for northwest, north central, and northeast Minnesota for Thursday, June 5, until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 6. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category, which is unhealthy for everyone.
Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
In 2010, the MPCA began receiving public inquiries about projects to mine silica sand for use in hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a drilling method used for natural gas and oil wells.
Minnesota's law relating to the collection and recycling of video display devices ("televisions" and "computer monitors") sold to households/consumers was signed into law in May 2007.
The northeast region of Minnesota is home to the state’s metallic mining industry. The "Iron Range" has a history of iron ore (“ferrous”) mining dating back to the late 1800s and includes the large…
Studies of Minnesota’s waters show that contaminants of emerging concern are widespread in the state’s lakes and rivers.
Frequently asked questions about SSTS certification and licensing.
Information and references for grantees with projects funded by the VW Settlement in Minnesota.
Financial assistance for assessment and clean up of contaminated sites in Minnesota.
Minnesota law requires that people notify the MPCA (through the Minnesota Duty Officer) immediately when more than five gallons of petroleum or any amount of any substance under their control is released into the environment that could cause pollution of waters of the state.
Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure