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Lake Crystal is pursuing a $27 million bonding request to connect its outdated wastewater treatment facility to Mankato via a 14-inch force main pipe. The current facility, operational since 1985, is limited in meeting new MPCA standards and lacks nutrient removal capabilities.

Upgrading the facility would cost between $47 million and $57.5 million. The project has been in development for about 10 years, with construction anticipated to begin in April 2027 if approved in this year's bonding bill. The regionalization aims to lower costs and improve wastewater management.