Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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Working with Minnesotans to protect and improve the environment and human health.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) monitors environmental quality, offers technical and financial assistance, and enforces environmental regulations. The MPCA finds and cleans up spills or leaks that can affect our health and environment. Staff develop statewide policy, and support environmental..
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
3h ago
Minnesotans must work together to protect the state’s water resources. That’s why the MPCA issues water-quality permits. This video explains the basics of permits for feedlot operators, both NPDES and SDS. All feedlots with 1,000 or more animal units need permits that include additional requirements to ensure manure is managed safely. These permits bolster Minnesota’s livestock producers to be good stewards of our valuable shared resources ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
3h ago
Minnesotans must work together to protect the state’s water resources. That’s why the MPCA issues water-quality permits. Community leaders might be tasked with making decisions about water regulations and permits — or be asked about this work — at council meetings, work sessions, and when interacting with community members. This video explains two types of water systems: sanitary sewer and stormwater. The MPCA’s water-quality permit process involves several stages and allows for public input. Your knowledge about the process is essential to maintaining a productive working relationship with co ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
3h ago
Minnesotans must work together to protect the state’s water resources. That’s why the MPCA issues water-quality permits. This video lays out the basics of permits that regulate stormwater and wastewater effluent (the water that flows from a facility into a water body). Residential water rates might be affected by the cost of a city or township investing in cleaning its effluent, so it’s important to know where that money is going ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
3h ago
Minnesotans must work together to protect the state’s water resources. Businesses that operate in the state employ safeguards to keep water resources clean for everyone to use and enjoy. That’s why the MPCA issues water-quality permits. Any facility that discharges into a state waterway, whether surface or groundwater, is required to have a permit. This video lays out the basics of permitting, which will make it easier for businesses to communicate with the MPCA ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
1d ago
This Webex was presented on October 17, 2024 and again on October 30, 2024. It provides a brief overview of what is proposed in the 2025 Industrial Stormwater General Permit which is currently in draft ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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This Webex was presented on October 15, 2024 and provides an overview of the No Exposure Certification policy change taking effect in 2025 ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
2w ago
As a regulatory agency, it’s important for MPCA staff to learn about the industries we regulate, including agriculture. Three southeast Minnesota farms were kind enough to show us their operations. To learn more click the link: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/mpca-staff-farm-tour ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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What consumers should know about new Minnesota laws prohibiting PFAS in consumer products and the MPCA’s efforts to minimize PFAS pollution by keeping it out of commonly used household products. To learn more: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/eco-living-pfas-in-products #pfas #eco #environment #environmental #minnesota #pollution ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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Video includes an update on Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework and information on how state agencies and the University of Minnesota are partnering together to build better buildings. You will also get an update on what state agencies are doing to become more sustainable and see how you can get involved ..read more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
1M ago
What consumers should know about new Minnesota laws prohibiting PFAS in consumer products and the MPCA’s efforts to minimize PFAS pollution by keeping it out of commonly used household products. To learn more: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/eco-living-pfas-in-products ..read more