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Tucson Water reports PFAS remediation projects, federal funding commitments and legal work
Summary
Tucson Water on Feb. 19 reported progress on PFAS response projects, sampling results, intergovernmental funding and ongoing legal and interagency work to limit PFAS impacts to the potable system.
Tucson Water presented its quarterly PFAS (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances) update to the City Council on Feb. 19, describing sampling, site work, treatment projects and intergovernmental funding and litigation matters.
Water officials said the utility has taken a precautionary approach to protect the potable water system: 22 wells have been proactively removed from service over recent years and the use of eight additional wells has been restricted to emergency use because of identified PFAS in parts of the aquifer. Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, Tucson Water collected and tested 286 samples for PFAS.
Tucson Water staff outlined several active projects: - Randolph Park Groundwater Treatment Facility: a new well and…
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