The December 2020 edition of the On Point newsletter is now available. On Point, published by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), contains news and updates for wastewater discharge permit holders.

There are some topics in this newsletter that may be of particular interest, including:

• Funding available for water infrastructure projects through the Project Priority List and the Intended Use Plan list, funded by the Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds. Cities can apply to get their proposed projects on one of the lists. See the article for more information, deadlines, and contact information.
• Reminder to submit all year-end water quality submittals electronically to the MPCA. Link to the form and more information can be found in the article.
• Reminder for municipal facilities that the annual biosolids report is due to the MPCA by TODAY (December 31, 2020), and an annual report is due to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by February 19, 2021. See the article for more information and contact information to send questions to.
• 5 upcoming Smart Salting training opportunities in January and February. More information available in the article.

All articles in the December 2020 edition:

• St. Cloud, Pipestone projects garner EPA’s top awards for innovation, excellence in protecting environment, health
• Have a water infrastructure project that needs funding? Here’s how to apply
• Social distancing no barrier to farm-city partnership on environment
• Compliance Tip: Be sure to calibrate flow monitoring equipment
• Year-end submittals: Send in Water Quality Submittals electronically
• eDMRs: How to report parameters with no results, including chlorine
• Reminder: Annual biosolids report due to MPCA and EPA
• Wastewater training calendar updated for first half of 2021
• EPA requiring additional information for chloride variance requests
• Collection system and wastewater conferences set for March 16-17, 2021
• Upcoming exam sessions
• January/February Smart Salting training opportunities
• Wastewater in the news

Click here to read the entire newsletter. Previous issues can be found on the MPCA website.