Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the development of a water treatment facility in Hastings, Minnesota. This facility is intended to improve the quality of drinking water by removing harmful substances.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $45.7 million from the clean water fund.
• The funds are allocated to the Public Facilities Authority, which will grant them to Hastings.
• The project will involve the predesign, design, construction, and equipping of the Eastern Water Treatment Plant.
• Key objectives of the plant include the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and nitrates from the city's drinking water.
• The project also includes connecting the Minnesota Veterans Home to this improved water supply.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This is a special appropriation from the clean water fund specifically aimed at addressing contamination from PFAS and nitrates in the city's water supply, which is not a standard allocation under existing law.

Relevant Terms

clean water fund, water treatment plant, Public Facilities Authority, city of Hastings, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, nitrates, Minnesota Veterans Home