Bill > HF1193

This bill appropriates $16,600,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the state's general fund to the Public Facilities Authority, specifically for a grant to the city of Hastings to support a new Eastern Water Treatment Plant project. The funding will be used to predesign, design, construct, and equip the water treatment plant, with a specific focus on removing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and nitrates from the city's drinking water. The bill also includes provisions for interconnecting the Minnesota Veterans Home with this new water treatment facility. The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with state financial regulations outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals known for their potential health risks, and this bill represents an effort to improve water quality and safety for the residents of Hastings by addressing these contaminants in the local drinking water supply.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1193&ssn=0&y=2025