Summary
Commission member Jeff Ryan is organizing a September 21 tour of Hexivon, giving members a first-hand look at a facility relevant to PFAS (forever chemicals) concerns in the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Advanced PFAS treatment using granular activated carbon is estimated to cost over $60 million in capital construction and $2 million annually in operating expenses.
Commission members learning about PFAS issues, ultimately supporting better-informed county policy.
Ratepayers may face potential future utility rate increases to fund expensive multi-million-dollar water treatment infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners (Business) - Sep 15, 2026
OWASA officials updated the board on water supply improvements following summer drought conditions and outlined long-term guiding principles and financial challenges for removing PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
Commission for the Environment - Sep 14, 2026
Commission member Jeff Ryan is organizing a September 21 tour of Hexivon, giving members a first-hand look at a facility relevant to PFAS (forever chemicals) concerns in the county.
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Board of County Commissioners (Business) - Feb 17, 2026
OWASA officials updated the board on decoupling the Clearwell project from advanced PFAS treatment and managing regional stormwater impacts.
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