Minnesota HF647 authorizes water appropriations from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer for potable use under specific conditions.

Minnesota HF647 amends water appropriation rules for the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer. It prohibits issuing new permits for potable water use unless there are no feasible alternatives, a water conservation plan is in place, and the permit meets certain requirements. For nonpotable use, new permits are restricted unless they meet these conditions and the appropriation is outside a metropolitan county. This bill aims to ensure sustainable water use from the aquifer.

Minnesota HF647 authorizes water appropriations from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer for potable use under specific conditions.

Minnesota HF647 amends water appropriation rules for the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer. It prohibits issuing new permits for potable water use unless there are no feasible alternatives, a water conservation plan is in place, and the permit meets certain requirements. For nonpotable use, new permits are restricted unless they meet these conditions and the appropriation is outside a metropolitan county. This bill aims to ensure sustainable water use from the aquifer.