Task force flags PFAS risks in leachate as Salem weighs future bulk-waste strategy
Staff told the task force Salem currently accepts leachate (about 20 million gallons/year) but flagged PFAS treatment costs and community concern; members said permit, treatment, and risk factors may require revisiting rates and operations next year.
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Staff described the city’s current approach to bulk-waste and leachate, including community concern about PFAS in incoming loads and the potential need for additional treatment. A staff presenter said Salem presently accepts approximately 20,000,000 gallons of leachate per year but is weighing operational risk and regulatory uncertainty that could affect future acceptance and rate decisions.
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