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Resident warns Rio Rancho council about wastewater treatment, PFAS and medication removal costs

6429851 · October 23, 2025
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Summary

At the public forum a resident raised concerns about the city’s wastewater injection system, per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal costs and the broader challenge of treating pharmaceuticals and other contaminants in wastewater.

At the Rio Rancho public forum, resident Van Horn urged councilors to consider answers he received from the mayor and to address long‑term water and wastewater challenges including issues with the city’s injection system and the high cost of removing PFAS (so‑called “forever chemicals”) and medications from wastewater.

Van Horn said he previously…

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