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Image In Minnesota, 2,469 schools serve more than 898,000 K-12 students and employ thousands of teachers and staff. An MPCA study found that Minnesota…
CAP provides financial and technical assistance to local governments to encourage investment in the proper management of solid waste.
The MPCA had approximately $2 million to support projects that focus on sustainable building and materials management strategies that reduce waste and increase deconstruction, salvage, and reuse.
Industrial Stormwater Steps to Compliance - Step 2: Consider certifying for No Exposure
Medicines flushed down the drain can contaminate water, which can hurt fish and other aquatic wildlife, and end up in our drinking water.
The MPCA regulates the design, construction, and operation of treatment facilities for municipal and industrial wastewater in Minnesota.
MPCA has developed a draft wastewater permit for the MagIron LLC facility near Grand Rapids, Minn. The facility will process former natural iron ore mining waste material into high-grade, low-impurity iron ore concentrate at the site and supply electric arc furnace steelmaking.
Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.
This advisory board includes 18 individuals representing a wide range of impacted parties under the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.
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.
The MPCA identified a series of policy recommendations for the optimal management of decommissioned solar panels.
Permits for wastewater treatment require monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting of discharge monitoring results
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).
The MPCA provides technical assistance and training to help permitted facilities and regulated communities meet environmental requirements. The agency works cooperatively with permitted facilities to…
In Minnesota, commercial entities that produce any amount of hazardous waste are regulated as hazardous-waste "generators."
Help your school get a recycling program organized and operating successfully.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to humans and animals. At room temperature, mercury is a silvery, liquid metal, but it can also evaporate and become airborne. Mercury does not…
Financing is available for public entities in Minnesota to expand or improve stormwater infrastructure.
Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.
MPCA policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session