HF 2971

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/01/2025 11:24 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating money for nitrate private well mitigation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; NITRATE PRIVATE WELL MITIGATION.
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new text begin (a) $3,866,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $3,866,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of health for nitrate private well mitigation,
including reverse osmosis, well repair, and well reconstruction for private drinking water
wells with nitrate in excess of the maximum contaminant level of ten milligrams per liter
and located in Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, or
Winona County. The commissioner must prioritize households at or below 300 percent of
the federal poverty guideline and households with infants or pregnant individuals.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner of health shall use the money to establish and administer a
mitigation program for contaminated wells located in Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston,
Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, or Winona County.
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new text begin (c) The commissioner of health may use the appropriation for education, outreach, and
technical assistance to homeowners.
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