Decatur council approves $1.13 million PFAS pilot study; utility says loan is forgivable
Jul 29, 2025
The Decatur City Council approved a $1,132,000 professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering for a Phase 2 PFAS treatment pilot at the Decatur Utilities water plant and authorized an application for a state loan the utility says is 100% principal-forgiven. Public speakers pressed for benchmarks and clearer public reporting.
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The Decatur City Council on July 8 approved a $1,132,000 professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering for a Phase 2 on-site PFAS treatment pilot at the Decatur Utilities water treatment plant and authorized the utility to apply for a state loan to fund the work.
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