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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.
While the city of Cottage Grove is in the midst of completing its most expensive project ever that it says will permanently address the "forever chemicals" that are in its water, it has no plans to spend a dollar on it.
The city previously built five temporary treatment plants to handle the contaminated water.
Decision needed soon for funds to remove toxic chemicals from drinking water.
The Grey Cloud Island Causeway remains open but the closure of the bridge means a long detour for people who live and work on the island.