Minnesota SF840 restricts water appropriation permits from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer for potable and nonpotable uses.

Minnesota SF840 amends water appropriation rules for the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer. The commissioner cannot issue new permits for potable water use unless there are no feasible alternatives, a water conservation plan is included, and the permit meets statutory requirements. For nonpotable use, the permit must also satisfy these conditions and the appropriation must be outside a metropolitan county.

Minnesota SF840 restricts water appropriation permits from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer for potable and nonpotable uses.

Minnesota SF840 amends water appropriation rules for the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer. The commissioner cannot issue new permits for potable water use unless there are no feasible alternatives, a water conservation plan is included, and the permit meets statutory requirements. For nonpotable use, the permit must also satisfy these conditions and the appropriation must be outside a metropolitan county.