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HF 4981

Funding from environment and natural resources trust fund provided for a demonstration project to treat landfill leachate for PFAS, chloride, and other contaminants; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Swedzinski

Provides $5.5M to Lyon County for a regional demonstration to treat landfill leachate and reduce PFAS and other contaminants to protect groundwater.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 4981

Summary of HF 4981 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

Purpose

HF 4981 proposes to provide funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for a regional demonstration project at the Lyon County Regional Landfill. The project would focus on treating landfill leachate to reduce contamination risks by PFAS, chloride, and other contaminants, with the goal of protecting groundwater.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriation Amount and Source

    • A one-time appropriation of $5,500,000 in FY 2027.
    • Funds are to be drawn from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

  • Recipient and Use of Funds

    • The grant would be awarded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) to Lyon County.
    • Purpose: to construct and implement a regional demonstration project at the Lyon County Regional Landfill.
    • Technical focus: treatment of landfill leachate to remove or reduce PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), chloride, and other potential contaminants present in leachate.

  • Project Scope

    • The project is described as a demonstration project (pilot-scale or regional demonstration) rather than a long-term facility plan included in baseline budgets.
    • Emphasis on groundwater protection through enhanced leachate treatment.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Beneficiary: Lyon County (through the awarded PCA grant) and the Lyon County Regional Landfill.
  • Environmental Impact: Aims to reduce groundwater contamination risks associated with leachate, particularly PFAS and chloride, potentially informing broader regional practices and regulations.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • Effective Date/Implementation: The bill provides the appropriation in fiscal year 2027. It is a one-time allocation, indicating a limited duration for the funding and associated project initiation.
  • Status: Introduced and read for the first time on April 16, 2026; referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy.
  • Legislative Path: As a funding bill, it would require committee consideration, potential amendments, and passage by both chambers and the governor to become law.

Additional Notes

  • The bill text identifies a sponsor: Co-sponsor Chris Swedzinski.
  • The description emphasizes a demonstration-focused approach, suggesting findings could influence future decisions about broader deployment or scale-up of leachate treatment technologies if successful.

If you’d like, I can add a brief section comparing this proposal to similarPFAS/leachate projects or outline potential performance metrics that could be used to evaluate the demonstration’s success.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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