This bill appropriates funds to the Department of Environmental Services for regional drinking water infrastructure improvements. Specifically, it allocates $50,000,000 for capital expenditures aimed at remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water sources, with $5,000,000 designated as a grant for the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Interconnection Project, Phase 2B. The bill also modifies the existing appropriation for the Pillsbury Lake Village District, changing the purpose of $65,000 from new well development to broader water system improvements, as agreed upon by the Department and the District.

Additionally, the bill allows the Department to pay the Pillsbury Lake Village District directly for these improvements, eliminating the need for the District to take out a loan for reimbursement. This change is expected to reduce costs associated with acquiring loans. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is projected to increase local revenue and expenditures by up to $5,000,000 in the fiscal years following its enactment.