Hastings; water treatment plants funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 1321 appropriates $16.6 million from state bonds to fund the construction of three water treatment plants in Hastings, Minnesota, specifically to remove PFAS chemicals from city wells. The city of Hastings will receive a grant to predesign, design, construct, and equip these facilities and associated water mains. The state will issue bonds up to $16.6 million under existing bond laws to cover the costs. This bill directly affects Hastings residents by addressing PFAS contamination in their drinking water supply.