New drinking water system to serve the East Range Water System and its member communities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $5 million from state bonds to fund a new drinking water system for the East Range Water System and its member communities. The funds will cover property acquisition, construction, and equipment for the system, administered through the Public Facilities Authority to the East Range Water Board. The state will issue bonds under Minnesota law to cover the cost, with the project effective upon enactment. It directly affects communities served by East Range Water System through updated water infrastructure.