PFAS Pollutant Management Plan

The City of Cannon Falls is implementing a PFAS Pollutant Management Plan (PMP) as a part of an agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a family of man made chemicals common in many household products and known as “forever chemicals”. PFAS are extremely resistant to environmental degradation and are not easily removed through conventional pollution treatment methods.

Two tests were conducted in 2023 at the City’s wastewater treatment facility.   The test results showed that Cannon Falls has a “High” PFAS contamination.

The PMP is part of an ongoing statewide effort to inform businesses and residents of the sources, reduction efforts, and consequences of PFAS within the community and the environment. Further information released by the MPCA regarding PFAS is below.

Community members should direct PFAS related questions to Jed Peterson - pwdirector@cannonfallsmn.gov. The MPCA is also available to answer questions at pfasinfo.pca@state.mn.us.