1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to environment; requiring cost equity study on public water and wastewater 
1.3 	services.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. COST EQUITY STUDY; PUBLIC WATER AND WASTEWATER 
1.6 	SERVICES.
 1.7 	The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency must conduct a study on the costs 
1.8 	of providing safe drinking water and wastewater services throughout the state. The study 
1.9 	must compare per capita costs for the services based on geography, population, and existing 
1.10 	water quality. The commissioner must consult with municipalities that provide public water 
1.11 	supplies and wastewater services. By January 17, 2022, the commissioner must report the 
1.12 	findings of the study to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees 
1.13 	and divisions with jurisdiction over environment policy and finance.