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The MPCA uses the EQuIS database to store and manage monitoring data and associated laboratory results from streams, lakes, groundwater, ambient air, soil, sediment, and gas, collected through MPCA programs and partnerships.

MPCA rules govern how septic systems are designed, installed, and managed.

This page provides assistance for local units of government with development and implementation of their SSTS program.

Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $40 million in grant funding to support industrial food and beverage manufacturers and food system organic waste processors across Minnesota through capital expenditure projects that will improve operational efficiency, reduce operating costs, and lessen environmental impacts at facilities.

The 2015 Legislature directed the MPCA to simplify the regulation and administration of work on building sewers connected to septic systems.

The U.S. EPA has awarded Minnesota $200 million to cut climate pollution from our state’s food systems through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.

Don't let your septic system freeze. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid costly problems with your septic system.

Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $7.2 million in grant funding for technical assistance and planning services to food and beverage manufacturers and organic waste processors across Minnesota.

In collaboration with other state agencies, local governments, and Tribal Nations, the MPCA will distribute $200 million over the next five years to cut climate pollution from our food systems through the climate-smart food systems (CSFS) initiative. A portion of these funds will help farmers across Minnesota adopt climate-friendly practices.

MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest

Ready-to-run meteorological data suitable for AERMOD.

Del Zotto tanks had weep holes drilled near the bottom of tanks to drain rainwater from the tanks while they are stored to prevent freezing and they will offer a warranty to replace tanks bought with weep holes for owners of its 2,500-gallon tanks.

Lakes Concrete Plus, Inc. paid $25,000 in fines for selling 1,500-gallon and 2,000-gallon septic tanks from 2019 to 2022 that may contain weep holes, a violation of Minnesota law.

The MPCA is working to address environmental concerns at the closed Freeway Landfill, to prevent the buried waste from affecting drinking water and the nearby Minnesota River.

Improving water quality in Lake George has required treating phosphorus in the water and filtering pollutants out of urban stormwater.

Complaints of discrimination will be investigated

If you're new to the septic system world at the county level, or even if you've been in the job for a while, MPCA offers videos and companion documents to provide valuable background and insights.

Permits for wastewater treatment require monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting of discharge monitoring results

Guidance for submitting data to MPCA Remediation Division programs: Superfund, Site Assessment, Petroleum Remediation, Brownfields, RCRA Remediation, Closed Landfill, and Integrated Remediation.

MPCA keeps its public data easily accessible for convenient use.