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SF 1183
Summary of SF 1183: Nitrate Private Well Mitigation Appropriation Bill OverviewSF 1183, titled the "Nitrate private well mitigation appropriation," is a bill that aims to address t
SF 1183, titled the "Nitrate private well mitigation appropriation," is a bill that aims to address the issue of nitrate contamination in private drinking wells across the state. The bill was introduced on February 10, 2025, and currently has a companion bill in the House, HF 821.
The main components of SF 1183 are:
Appropriation for Nitrate Mitigation Grants: The bill would appropriate $10 million from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This funding would be used to provide grants to private well owners to mitigate nitrate contamination in their drinking water.
Eligibility and Grant Amounts: Private well owners would be eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000 per well to cover the costs of installing nitrate removal systems, connecting to a public water supply, or other mitigation measures.
Prioritization of Funding: The Department of Agriculture would be required to prioritize grant funding for private wells that test above the federal nitrate drinking water standard of 10 milligrams per liter.
Outreach and Technical Assistance: The bill directs the Department of Agriculture to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to private well owners on nitrate testing and mitigation options.
If enacted, SF 1183 could have the following impacts:
Improved Drinking Water Quality: The grant program would help private well owners address nitrate contamination, improving the safety and quality of their drinking water.
Financial Assistance for Well Owners: The grants of up to $5,000 per well would provide much-needed financial support to private well owners, many of whom may not be able to afford costly mitigation measures on their own.
Prioritized Funding for High-Nitrate Wells: By focusing grant funding on wells with the highest nitrate levels, the bill aims to provide the greatest public health benefits.
Increased Awareness and Education: The outreach and technical assistance components of the bill could lead to greater awareness of nitrate contamination issues and inform well owners about testing and mitigation options.
Overall, SF 1183 represents a targeted effort to address the significant public health and environmental concerns associated with nitrate contamination in private drinking water wells across the state.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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