2025 Session
Last amended: 1989 session
§ 103H.001 — Degradation Prevention Goal
Plain-Language Summary
This section states Minnesota's goal of preventing the degradation of groundwater quality. The state aims to keep groundwater clean and protect it from pollution before contamination occurs.
103H.001 DEGRADATION PREVENTION GOAL.
It is the goal of the state that groundwater be maintained in its natural condition, free from any degradation caused by human activities. It is recognized that for some human activities this degradation prevention goal cannot be practicably achieved. However, where prevention is practicable, it is intended that it be achieved. Where it is not currently practicable, the development of methods and technology that will make prevention practicable is encouraged.
History:
History: History:
1989 c 326 art 1 s 1
Practical Notes
Minnesota’s groundwater policy prioritizes prevention over cleanup. If your activities could affect groundwater quality, you must take steps to prevent contamination. This applies to agriculture, industry, and other activities that use or could pollute groundwater.