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Renville beet processing facility fined $1.15 million for excess hydrogen sulfide emissions

The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative emitted higher levels of hydrogen sulfide than allowed from its Renville facility, resulting in a $1.15 million fine following an MPCA investigation.

Engineering and technical information for construction or expansion

Use these checklists to speed review and approval of wastewater design documents

MPCA drafts wastewater permit for project that combines facilities in Wright County

The MPCA is seeking public comment on a draft wastewater permit and accompanying environmental assessment worksheet for a project that combines treatment facilities for five Wright County communities and improves water quality in the Crow River.

Thief River Falls company fined more than $18,000 for releasing contaminated wastewater

Farmers Grain, LLC, a grain elevator in Thief River Falls, paid $18,120 in fines for pumping contaminated water from their property into the city of Thief River Falls stormwater system.

Water quality

The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates water pollutants to protect human health and the environment. Minnesota water quality standards strives to protect water for use, measures health of waters, and guides limits on what regulated facilities can discharge to surface waters.

Phosphorus in wastewater

Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.

Hot mix asphalt

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

Sanitary sewer extensions

MPCA permits are required for extensions, additions, or other modifications to sanitary sewer collection systems that result in new or increased discharges of pollutants.

SSTS financial assistance

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

Step 1: Do you need a permit?

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.

Step 2: Certify for no exposure

Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure

Rebates for water softeners reduce pollution in Redwood River

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.

Wastewater permit additional guidance and information

Resources for wastewater clients.

MPCA writes draft wastewater permit for project that combines facilities around Zumbrota

The MPCA is seeking public comment on a draft wastewater permit and accompanying environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for a new regional sanitary district to serve the communities of Goodhue, Wanamingo, Zumbrota, and Pine Island.

MPCA grant helps keep unused drugs out of landfills and in the hands of those in need

RoundtableRx is a nonprofit operating the Minnesota Medication Repository Program, which reduces pharmaceutical waste by collecting excess medication for redistribution. The MPCA recently provided a $52,910 grant for education and outreach to help solve the pharmaceutical waste issue in Minnesota.

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.