MPCA and Attorney Daniel Marx answer questions on PFAS MOU

On September 9, CGMC and MESERB jointly hosted a webinar to discuss the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) PFAS Monitoring Plan and the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that MPCA sent to Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) across the state. MPCA [...] Read more

Webinar: MESERB and CGMC to host join Q&A on MPCA’s PFAS MOU

MESERB and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) will co-host a virtual question and answer webinar on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) recently released PFAS Monitoring Plan Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 

The Q&A will provide an opportunity to discuss the [...] Read more

EPA sends letter to MPCA directing MPCA to implement the wild-rice sulfate standards via NPDES permits and TMDLs

Click here to see the letter from the EPA to the MPCA regarding wild-rice sulfate standards.

If you receive notice from MPCA of the agency’s intent to include a sulfate limit in your permit please contact MESERB for a permit [...] Read more

Help the MPCA set its five-year priorities

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is inviting stakeholders to take a survey to rate how MPCA is doing in its work and to share your opinions on environmental priorities. The results of this survey will play an important role [...] Read more

MDH to hold health risk assessment meeting Feb. 2

The Health Risk Assessment Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will hold a virtual public meeting on the Health Risk LimitsRules amendments from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

The meeting will provide a general [...] Read more

Submit your comments on MPCA’s PFAS monitoring plan

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is currently seeking comment on its draft PFAS Monitoring Plan (additional information is also available on MPCA’s PFAS Monitoring Plan webpage).

MPCA has an online form where they are asking for feedback on [...] Read more

Attend a Smart Salting Training this winter

This winter, up your winter maintenance game! Attend a Smart Salting Training and earn a certification by learning how to maintain safety while reducing infrastructure damage, saving money and minimizing impact to the environment by reducing salt use. If you [...] Read more

Reminder: Annual biosolids report due to MPCA and EPA

Facilities that fall into the following categories need to submit an annual biosolids report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) by Dec. 31, 2021, and an annual report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by Feb. 19, 2022. [...] Read more