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Wausau Water Works reviews new GAC plant operations, PFAS funding and lead-service loan timing
Summary
Commissioners discussed initial operations and uncertain operating costs for the newly commissioned granular activated carbon (GAC) plant, steps to close DNR-backed lead service line loans, and options for containing ongoing O&M costs tied to PFAS treatment.
Wausau Water Works Commission members on Feb. 4 reviewed early operations at the new granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment plant, discussed state loan closings tied to the lead service line replacement program, and debated how to fund long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) costs for PFAS controls.
The Director reported that the City Council approved an amendment to the master partnership agreement with Community Infrastructure Partners as proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and that once the agreement is posted to the DNR website the utility can move toward closing its 2024 loans and set a date to close 2025 loans. "Biggest major update was the Council approved the latest amendment... Once we get that uploaded to the DNR website, we…
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