Port Richey hears final design and funding options for reverse‑osmosis water plant
Engineers presented a final layout for a proposed reverse‑osmosis water treatment plant to address PFAS and other contaminants; presenters estimated a 2‑year construction schedule, projected operating cost about $1.5M/year (≈$6/1,000 gallons), and urged the city to pursue state and federal funding to limit rate impacts.
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Engineers from McKim & Creed presented the final design for Port Richey’s proposed reverse‑osmosis (RO) water treatment plant on Oct. 27, telling council the existing 1984 facility no longer meets projected water‑quality requirements including PFAS. Project manager Phil Locke said the plant handles iron, disinfection byproducts and PFAS and that reverse osmosis is the only treatment option identified that meets the full set of anticipated regulations.
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