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Vero Beach staff detail PFAS study, well-field decline and staged water upgrades

Vero Beach City Council · August 19, 2025
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City staff said a PFAS pilot study will be sized to expected withdrawals after finding the well field may produce about 5 million gallons; staff outlined next steps for treatment sizing, RO capacity adjustments, well redrills and berming to restore groundwater recharge.

City water and sewer staff told the council that a PFAS pilot study and capacity review will be tailored to the utilities’ realistic water yields after assessing current well-field performance. "My personal opinion is the well field decline is due to...the main relief canal," a staff presenter said, and added that the well field now likely produces about 5 million gallons, reducing the need to size treatment for 9 million gallons.

Staff said the PFAS technical memorandum…

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