City of Hastings water treatment plant appropriation

This bill appropriates $16.6 million from the state general fund to the City of Hastings for a water treatment plant project. It funds the predesign, construction, and equipment needed to remove PFAS (toxic chemicals) and nitrates from Hastings' drinking water, while also connecting the Minnesota Veterans Home to the system. The funding directly affects Hastings residents by improving their tap water safety and the Veterans Home by providing interconnection. The project is a one-time state grant for a specific infrastructure upgrade to address known water contaminants.