SF5131

Purpose

To protect groundwater by funding a regional project that treats landfill leachate at the Lyon County Regional Landfill. The project would use a grant funded from Minnesota’s environment and natural resources trust fund (ENRTF) and administered by the Pollution Control Agency (PCA). This is described as a one-time appropriation.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation: $5,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the environment and natural resources trust fund.
• Purpose of funds: A grant to Lyon County to construct a regional demonstration project at the Lyon County Regional Landfill to treat landfill leachate.
• Contaminants targeted: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chloride, and other potential contaminants.
• Agency and administration: Funds provided to the Pollution Control Agency to administer the grant to Lyon County.
• Nature of funding: One-time appropriation.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Adds a new, one-time funding provision from the ENRTF to support a regional demonstration project for treating landfill leachate at a specific county landfill.
• Establishes a mechanism for financing and implementing a demonstration project through the PCA and Lyon County, rather than creating ongoing program funding.

Relevant Terms

PFAS; perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; landfill leachate; groundwater protection; Lyon County Regional Landfill; Pollution Control Agency; environment and natural resources trust fund; regional demonstration project; grant; one-time appropriation; fiscal year 2027