St. Paul, MN – State Representative Andrew Myers (R-Tonka Bay) has introduced legislation to help deliver clean, safe drinking water to families across Minnesota. As the Co-Chair of the Suburban Solutions Caucus, Myers understands how important access to clean and safe drinking water is for all of us.
House File 3252 takes a commonsense approach by offering multiple solutions to address water contamination, focusing on treating the problem directly at the point where water enters homes. Myers said the bill is designed to be flexible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of local communities.
"Clean drinking water is something every family should be able to count on," said Rep. Myers. "Rather than relying only on massive water treatment plants that can cost $30 to $40 million and take years to complete and put heavy financial burdens on our local communities, this bill puts forward options that can protect people more quickly and responsibly."
HF 3252 identifies specific areas around the state, like Mound and other impacted communities, where contamination has been found. The bill encourages working with local partners and new technologies to provide safer drinking water without placing unnecessary strain on taxpayers.
"Working together with our communities and investing in smarter technologies is the key to moving forward," Myers said. "I’ll also continue working to secure and invest bonding dollars for clean water projects. Clean water is vital for every Minnesotan, and we need to tackle this problem head-on."
HF3252 was officially introduced last Friday and is awaiting its first hearing in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
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