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MPCA's leadership team.

2025 PFAS prohibitions

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS took effect in Minnesota.

Wastewater treatment facilities earn recognition from MPCA for operational excellence

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

MPCA invests over $2.4 million to support sustainable building and material management efforts in Minnesota

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.

Phosphorus

Excess phosphorus is harming Minnesota waters. Phosphorus comes from both regulated and non-regulated sources. A quarter of Minnesota lakes have high levels of phosphorus, which means that they do…

Water quality variances

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.