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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.

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

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

It's Septic Smart Week and Minnesota local governments are reporting significant progress in fixing inadequate septic systems around the state.

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.

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

Financing is available for public entities in Minnesota to expand or improve stormwater infrastructure.

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 provides technical assistance and training to help permitted facilities and regulated communities meet environmental requirements. The agency works cooperatively with permitted facilities to…

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.

The MPCA provides climate change technical assistance to Minnesotan, including one-on-one consultation or small group facilitation, to assess current capacity, build on strengths, and address underlying needs.

Loans are available to defray the capital costs of installing waste or pollution prevention machinery or equipment.

Financing for wastewater and stormwater projects is available for public entities.

Technical assistance to small, rural, and Tribal wastewater facilities

Helping Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules, reduce wastes and emissions, and reduce regulatory obligations.

CAP provides financial and technical assistance to local governments to encourage investment in the proper management of solid waste.

The MPCA amended Minnesota Rules relating to the grant application process for the solid waste management capital assistance 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.