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Building and Utilities Committee recommends emergency authorization to test for PFAS and join settlement
Summary
The committee recommended that council authorize the director of public service and safety to enter a legal services agreement with Grossman and Kelly LLP to coordinate PFAS settlement testing; the firm will cover testing costs and testing must be completed this year.
The Building and Utilities Committee on Monday, Dec. 8 recommended that City Council authorize the director of public service and safety to enter a legal services agreement with Grossman and Kelly LLP to participate in a nationwide PFAS class‑action settlement and to allow settlement‑coordinated testing of the city’s water system.
Mr. Titterington, who presented the request, described PFAS as longstanding man‑made chemicals and said the firm is coordinating testing on behalf of participating…
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