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SSTS inspections determine if the design and installation meet code requirements and whether the system is functioning properly to protect public health and groundwater.

Local governments with SSTS programs submit information to the MPCA each year on SSTS permitting and compliance trends for the previous calendar year. The information helps the agency with long-range planning efforts.

The law requires manufacturers of video display devices (VDD) to register, pay an annual registration fee, and meet a recycling obligation based on their market share of VDD sold in Minnesota.

Some facilities may have air emissions low enough to qualify as "insignificant," and not be required to have an air permit.

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.

Controlling phosphorus is an important part of protecting Minnesota waters.

Areas and communities with SSTS concerns have wastewater treatment methods that are not adequate to protect public health or the environment. Hundreds of small communities around the state have inadequate wastewater systems.

The Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA) is a vegetation-based ecological assessment approach that can be used for wetland quality monitoring and assessment.

State and community leaders visited Faribault and Northfield to observe Minnesota climate resiliency efforts in action.

Although the impacts from Minnesota’s changing climate are touching all of us, some groups of people are more at risk.

Information and references for grantees with projects funded by the VW Settlement in Minnesota.

The AQI was developed to provide a simple, uniform way to report daily air quality conditions.

The MPCA has developed a report to help improve the data when the volume of trash or recyclables has to be converted to weight.

Minnesota participates in this statistical survey of the condition of our nation's lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.

Prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks and by not flushing disposable wipes.

The MPCA plans to amend Minnesota Rules chapter 7050, which establishes beneficial uses and water quality standards to protect those uses, and designates where the uses occur in waters of the state.

Minnesota’s air currently meets all federal air quality standards. However, even levels of air pollution below the standards can affect people’s health, including levels currently found in parts of Minnesota.

Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance: Terminating pesticide permit

An electronics collector is a public or private entity that receives electronic devices from households and arranges for the delivery of the devices to a recycler. In Minnesota, electronics…

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.