Hastings; water treatment plant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1682 appropriates $45.7 million from Minnesota's clean water fund to fund the construction of Hastings' Eastern Water Treatment Plant. The bill directs funds specifically for removing PFAS and nitrates from the city's drinking water, including predesign, construction, and equipment for the plant and associated piping. It also requires interconnecting the plant with the Minnesota Veterans Home. This one-time funding is available until June 30, 2029, directly benefiting Hastings residents by improving their drinking water safety.