Water quality rules

Mississippi kayak Minnesota has extensive rules relating to the protection of water quality. This page provides:

information about the water quality rules that are currently in effect
information about water quality rulemaking activities

See MPCA incorporations by reference into state water quality rules.

Current rules
Proposed rules/changes

The listed rules link directly to the Minnesota Office of Revisor of Statutes and are the most current version available.

Permits and Certifications (Chapter 7001)
Permit Fees (Chapter 7002)
Animal Feedlots (Chapter 7020)
Sewage Sludge Management (Chapter 7041)
Waste Disposal; Operators, Inspectors (Chapter 7048)
Wastewater Pretreatment (Chapter 7049)
Waters of the State (Chapter 7050)
Lake Superior Basin Water Standards (Chapter 7052)
State Waters Discharge Restrictions (Chapter 7053)
Underground Waters (Chapter 7060)
Clean Water Partnership Financial Assistance (Chapter 7076)
Wastewater and Storm Water Treatment Assistance (Chapter 7077)
Individual Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (Chapter 7080)
Midsized Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (Chapter 7081)
Local ISTS Programs (Chapter 7082)
Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Licensing and Certification Program, Product Registration Program, and Advisory Committee (Chapter 7083)
Storm Water Regulatory Program (Chapter 7090)
Cleaning Agents and Water Conditioners (Chapter 7100)
Underground Storage Tanks; Training (Chapter 7105)
Underground Storage Tanks; Program (Chapter 7150)
Water Treatment Certification (Chapter 9400)

For specific rulemaking activities, visit MPCA's Water rulemaking webpage.

Water rulemaking

Rulemakings that affect Minnesota’s waters include changes to the state Water Quality Standards (Minn. R. ch. 7050 and 7052) or specific water-related activities (e.g., animal feedlots or permit programs).

Current rulemaking

Water Quality Fee Rule
2021-2022 amendments to Water Quality Standards: Use classification 2
Amendments to Water Quality Standards: Use classification 1
Amendments to Water Quality Standards: Use classification 2, ammonia

Withdrawn

Sulfate standard to protect wild rice
Removal of drinking water, industrial, and irrigation uses for the trout stream portion of the Dark River

Recently completed rules

Water Quality Standards: Use classifications 3 and 4
Subsurface sewage treatment systems inspection and permit requirements
Water Quality Standards: Use classifications 2 and 7