This bill (S.F. No. 2442) proposes a new law in Minnesota Statutes chapter 115, allowing the outdoor use of untreated rainwater and stormwater under certain conditions. Specifically:

• State agencies, political subdivisions, joint powers organizations, or special-purpose government units with water quality authority must permit the use of untreated rainwater or stormwater for outdoor purposes if the risk of human or animal consumption or immersion is low or nonexistent.
• The bill explicitly excludes the use of untreated rainwater or stormwater for:
  1. Drinking water sources.
  2. Swimming or immersion.
  3. Agricultural activities that produce food crops for humans or livestock.

The bill aims to encourage the use of rainwater and stormwater for non-consumptive outdoor purposes while maintaining public health and safety standards.