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Chloride is a problem for wastewater facilities and stormwater permittees.
Minnesota has a growing salty water problem that threatens its freshwater fish and other aquatic life. Chloride from both de-icing salt and water softener salt gets into lakes and streams, and…
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.
Tools and materials for partners and stakeholders interested in minimizing the impact of chloride on Minnesota lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
Phosphorus management plans help wastewater treatment facility operators and managers evaluate pollution prevention and and management options that can reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged to Minnesota waters.
The MPCA's chloride reduction program assists communities and organizations across Minnesota in identifying sources of chloride.
The MPCA has a variety of educational displays, programs, and materials about chloride pollution. We encourage our partners to utilize these resources to engage with their community.
The MPCA solicited applications for planning grants to promote collaboration among political subdivisions, including public-private and multi-county partnerships.
The MPCA is seeking public comment on a proposed increase in the amount and types of waste that Curbside Waste Inc. processes at its transfer station facility in Dayton.
Our strategic plan has six broad goals that, when taken together, map our work for five years. MPCA’s strategic plan guides the agency’s work from Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2028. These goals are…
Minnesota water infrastructure projects in St. Cloud and Pipestone garner EPA’s top awards for innovation, excellence in protecting environment, health.
Funding was available for planning and design of PFAS treatment systems for owners and operators of community drinking water supply systems in Minnesota.
Counties and solid waste management districts around the state are required to prepare and implement detailed plans for solid waste management.
MPCA is planning new rules governing air quality, establishing new rules for odor management plan requirements.
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.
The MPCA helps Minnesota communities reduce what they throw away, reuse and recycle materials, and deal responsibly with solid waste. From preventing wasted food to investment in innovative business…
Excess nitrate remains a long-term challenge to manage. In our lakes, rivers, and streams, it is toxic to fish and other aquatic life. In drinking water, it can pose a risk to human health,…
Long-term lake management considers the unique environmental, cultural, and biological factors affecting the lake and sets a priority on finding lasting solutions.
Clearing ice? Before you reach for the salt bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.
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.