City of Hastings water treatment plants appropriation

This bill appropriates $16.6 million from the state general fund to the Public Facilities Authority for the city of Hastings. The funds will directly support the predesign, construction, and equipping of three water treatment plants and associated water mains to remove harmful PFAS chemicals from city wells. It specifically targets water infrastructure upgrades to address PFAS contamination in Hastings' drinking water sources. The funding is allocated for fiscal year 2026 and will affect Hastings residents by improving their water treatment systems.