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Regulatory Information
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Protects the public health and environment and provides its customers efficient and effective water resources management. Enforces rules and regulations for industrial waste-any solid, liquid, or gaseous substance-disposed of in a public sewer in the metropolitan area resulting from a business activity.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Find information on regulations for surface water, ground water and wastewater.
Stormwater
Does your company:
- Have materials stored outside which can have contact with snow melt or precipitation?
- Have materials stored near storm drain inlets?
- Use uncovered or unsealed dumpsters?
- Have floor drains within the building discharging to a storm drain?
Yes?
Responding yes to any of these questions means you need to obtain a storm water permit. If none of these apply, you may still need to complete a form certifying that a permit is not required.
Storm-Water Program for Industrial Activity The objective of this permitting program, which is a part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, is to reduce the amount of pollution that enters surface and ground water from industrial facilities in the form of storm water runoff.
Have you determined if your company needs a storm water permit? If you have hazardous materials or waste stored outside and unprotected from snow or rain water, you may need to apply for a general storm water permit. You may also need a permit if you don’t have a procedure for containing accidental spills from loading dock accidents or yard activities like maintenance.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Program National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and regulates wastewater discharges to lakes, streams, wetlands and other surface waters. State Disposal System (SDS) permits regulate the construction and operation of wastewater disposal systems, including land treatment systems. Together, NPDES/SDS permits establish specific limits and requirements to protect Minnesota's surface and ground water quality for a variety of uses, including drinking water, fishing and recreation. Access permit forms by linking to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Web site.
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