HF348

Purpose

This bill provides a targeted funding action to help the city of Hastings remove PFAS from its groundwater by funding the construction and equipment of three water treatment plants and the related water mains.

Main provisions

• The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency must transfer money in fiscal year 2026.
• The funding comes from the water quality and sustainability account in the remediation fund (Minnesota Statutes section 115B.52).
• The amount transferred is $45,700,000 (forty-five million seven hundred thousand dollars).
• The money is to be sent to the Public Facilities Authority as a grant to the city of Hastings.
• The grant is for predesign, design, construction, and equipment for three water treatment plants and the associated water mains.
• The goal is to remove PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from Hastings’ city wells.
• Funds transferred under this section are available until June 30, 2029.

Financial specifics

• Source: water quality and sustainability account in the remediation fund (section 115B.52).
• Recipient: Public Facilities Authority (grant to Hastings).
• Amount: $45,700,000.
• Fiscal year: 2026.
• Purpose: PFAS removal via three water treatment plants and related water mains.
• Availability window: through June 30, 2029.

Timeline and availability

• Transfer required in fiscal year 2026.
• Funds must be used for planning, construction, and equipment related to PFAS removal.
• The entire grant is available for use until June 30, 2029.

Agencies involved

• Pollution Control Agency (as the funder/transfer authority).
• Public Facilities Authority (as the grant recipient administrator for Hastings’ project).

Expected impact

• Enables construction of three new water treatment plants and water mains to remove PFAS from Hastings city wells.
• Moves Hastings toward safer drinking water by reducing PFAS exposure.

Relevant Terms PFAS; perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; Hastings; water treatment plants; Public Facilities Authority; Pollution Control Agency; remediation fund; water quality and sustainability account; Minnesota Statutes 115B.52; grant; predesign; design; construct; equip; water mains; city wells; fiscal year 2026; $45,700,000; available until June 30, 2029.