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Big Lake, Henderson, and Becker in Minnesota are requesting state bonding bill funding to address growing water infrastructure needs linked to population growth. Big Lake seeks $25 million for wastewater treatment improvements, while Henderson aims for $3.2 million for a filtration plant to resolve water discoloration issues.

Becker is requesting $1 million for treatment plant design. Overall, water infrastructure projects account for 34.7% of local government bonding requests, totaling nearly $1 billion. Aging facilities and increased demand underline the necessity for funding.