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Tucson Water updates council on PFAS; 22 wells removed from service, advanced treatment projects underway
Summary
Tucson Water reported to the City Council that 22 groundwater wells have been removed from service due to PFAS detections, construction has started on a TARP pretreatment project funded by ADEQ, and interagency remediation efforts with the Air Force continue under CERCLA protocols.
Tucson Water on Tuesday told the City Council it has stepped up monitoring and infrastructure projects in response to PFAS detections in the local aquifer, and staff said finished water for customers remains PFAS‑free through avoided withdrawals and treatment.
Water Director John Kameek reviewed regulatory milestones and operational responses. He cited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s April 2024 national primary drinking water regulation for six PFAS compounds and noted recent federal adjustments to that rulemaking are under review. Meanwhile, Tucson Water has established internal guideline levels that are more…
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