Modifies water-use permits for the City of Lake Elmo, allowing new wells and increased water appropriation.

The bill modifies water-use permits for the City of Lake Elmo, allowing the city to construct new municipal water supply wells and amend existing permits to increase the authorized volume of water appropriated annually. These changes must align with a water supply plan approved by the commissioner. The bill also mandates that all new and amended permits include water-use conservation and planning measures required for municipal wells within a five-mile radius of White Bear Lake. This amendment expires on June 30, 2027.

Modifies water-use permits for the City of Lake Elmo, allowing new wells and increased water appropriation.

The bill modifies water-use permits for the City of Lake Elmo, allowing the city to construct new municipal water supply wells and amend existing permits to increase the authorized volume of water appropriated annually. These changes must align with a water supply plan approved by the commissioner. The bill also mandates that all new and amended permits include water-use conservation and planning measures required for municipal wells within a five-mile radius of White Bear Lake. This amendment expires on June 30, 2027.