Irondale water superintendent outlines PFAS pilot work, temporary GAC treatment and $5.5M ADAM grant
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Jared Morris said the city ran pilot studies for granular activated carbon and reverse osmosis for PFAS removal, installed temporary GAC treatment and expects a $5.5 million ADAM grant for system improvements.
Jared Morris, superintendent in Irondale—1s water department, said the city has taken a proactive approach to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by conducting pilot studies for granular activated carbon (GAC) and reverse osmosis (RO), and by installing temporary GAC contactors at the city shop on the north side of Irondale.
Morris said the temporary GAC units are producing "great results" and that the city is preparing for regulatory mandates, noting that the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for PFAS cited in remarks does not take effect until 2029. He said the city received an award from ADAM of about $5.5 million that will fund system improvements; officials expect to receive the funds midyear and begin design work.
He also described plans for a new maintenance building (property on Ruffner in design phase) and new equipment purchases including a Vactron truck and newer excavators and trucks to improve field operations and reduce utility-damage risks.
Ending: Morris said the city is in the design phase for system improvements funded by grant proceeds and expects bidding on the maintenance building by the end of Q1.
