Nitrate private well mitigation funding provided, and money appropriated.

Minnesota House Bill HF2971, introduced on April 1, 2025, aims to provide funding for mitigating nitrate contamination in private wells across specific counties in Minnesota. The bill proposes allocating $3,866,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. These funds are designated for measures such as installing reverse osmosis systems, repairing, or reconstructing private drinking water wells where nitrate levels exceed the maximum contaminant level of ten milligrams per liter. The targeted counties include Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, and Winona. Priority for assistance is given to households at or below 300% of the federal poverty guideline and those with infants or pregnant individuals. Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner of health to use funds for education, outreach, and technical assistance to affected homeowners.

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