Hastings; money transferred for water treatment plants.

HF 348 requires the Pollution Control Agency to transfer $45.7 million from the state's remediation fund to the city of Hastings for water treatment infrastructure. The funds must be used to predesign, design, construct, and equip three water treatment plants and associated water mains specifically to remove PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from Hastings' city wells. The money is available for this purpose until June 30, 2029. This bill directly affects Hastings residents by funding infrastructure to address PFAS contamination in their drinking water supply.