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Wellington receives nearly $3 million PFAS settlement payment; funds earmarked for utilities membrane project
Summary
The village received a second PFAS settlement disbursement of slightly under $3 million, bringing total received to nearly $4.5 million; staff said funds are being earmarked for utilities, likely toward a membrane project at the water treatment plant.
Village staff announced receipt of the second settlement distribution from a multi‑party PFAS environmental lawsuit, described in the meeting as slightly under $3 million and bringing the village’s total receipts to about $4.5 million so far.
Staff told council the proceeds will be used by the utilities department and are likely to be applied to the membrane project at the water plant (staff mentioned membrane and treatment‑related work). Staff said additional disbursements from other defendants or settlement categories are not expected until later in the year.
Council members responded positively to the news; staff said they will continue to report on how settlement proceeds are allocated to capital projects in utilities.
