(a) The legislature finds that:
(1) the waters of the state, because of their abundant quantity and high natural quality, constitute a unique natural resource of immeasurable value which must be protected and conserved for the benefit of the health, safety, welfare, and economic well-being of present and future generations of the people of the state;
(2) the actual or potential use of the waters of the state for potable water supply is the highest priority use of that water and deserves maximum protection by the state; and
(3) the disposal of hazardous waste and radioactive waste in Minnesota may pose a serious risk of pollution of the waters of the state, particularly potable water.
(b) It is therefore the policy of the state of Minnesota, consistent with the state's primary responsibility and rights to prevent, reduce, and eliminate water pollution and to plan for the preservation of water resources, that depositories for hazardous waste or radioactive waste should not be located in any place or be constructed or operated in any manner that can reasonably be expected to cause pollution of potable water.
1986 c 425 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection
Chapter 115 — Water Pollution Control; Sanitary Districts
Section 115.03 — Powers And Duties.
Section 115.035 — External Peer Review Of Water Quality Standards.
Section 115.04 — Disposal Systems And Point Sources.
Section 115.05 — Judicial Review.
Section 115.061 — Duty To Notify; Avoiding Water Pollution.
Section 115.063 — Hazardous And Radioactive Waste; Policy To Protect Potable Water.
Section 115.065 — Disposal Prohibited.
Section 115.067 — Below-grade Disposal Systems; Prohibition; Exception.
Section 115.069 — Radionuclide Pollution; High-level Nuclear Waste Depository.
Section 115.07 — Violations And Prohibitions.
Section 115.071 — Enforcement.
Section 115.072 — Recovering Litigation Costs And Expenses.
Section 115.073 — Enforcement Funding.
Section 115.075 — Information And Monitoring.
Section 115.076 — Background Of Permit Applicants.
Section 115.08 — Interpretation.
Section 115.09 — Citation; Water Pollution Control Act.
Section 115.1701 — Definitions.
Section 115.1703 — Ballast Water; Management Plan.
Section 115.1705 — Ballast Water Record Book.
Section 115.1707 — Consultation And Cooperation.
Section 115.42 — Policy; Long-range Plan; Purpose.
Section 115.425 — Noningested Sources; Phosphorus Reduction Goal.
Section 115.44 — Classification Of Waters; Standards Of Quality And Purity.
Section 115.449 — Public Wastewater Treatment Facilities; Proposal Requirements.
Section 115.455 — Effluent Limitations; Compliance.
Section 115.456 — Compliance Schedules.
Section 115.46 — Taxation By Municipality.
Section 115.48 — Agency Assuming Power.
Section 115.49 — Cooperation Between Municipalities; Contracts.
Section 115.50 — Towns; Powers To Act.
Section 115.51 — Enforcing Contracts Between Municipalities.
Section 115.52 — Severability.
Section 115.53 — Modifying Classification Or Standards.
Section 115.542 — Notice Requirements For Publicly Owned Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Section 115.55 — Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems.
Section 115.56 — Mandatory Licensing Program.
Section 115.57 — Loan Program; Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems And Wells.
Section 115.58 — Alternative Discharging Sewage Systems; General Permits.
Section 115.61 — Authority Of District.
Section 115.62 — Board; Membership; Term; Quorum; Officers; Compensation.
Section 115.63 — Manager Authority; Employees.
Section 115.64 — Acquiring Property.
Section 115.65 — Purpose; Duties Of District; Annexing Territory.
Section 115.66 — Severability.
Section 115.73 — Certification Required.