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Resident urges Loveland City Council to prioritize PFAS action and clearer public timelines
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A Loveland resident urged the City Council to make addressing PFAS in the municipal water supply a higher public priority, questioned deadlines and costs, and pressed for clearer public communication about remediation steps and timelines.
A Loveland resident told the City Council on Tuesday that officials should prioritize drinking‑water safety over other projects as the city continues work on PFAS testing and remediation.
Jim Daller, who identified his address as 452 Pintail Drive during the open forum, said the community needs clearer timelines and public information about the costs and deadlines associated with addressing PFAS in the water supply. “I think we should prioritize our drinking water,” Daller said, adding that whole‑home filtration systems cost about $3,000 and are unaffordable for many residents.
Daller said he appreciated council members’ past explanations of the EPA guidance timeline but said residents remain unclear about local decision deadlines: “We never mentioned the deadline or when we want that in — not from the EPA but for council to approve the new filtration system.” He urged the council to “keep that dialogue moving” and to provide more than minimum communications to residents.
Council members acknowledged the comment and earlier staff briefings about PFAS, with one member noting the shifting federal guidance and the need to balance costs, home‑rule considerations and public health concerns. No formal action was taken during the meeting; public‑comment remarks will be part of the ongoing public record as staff continue planning and communications.
The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2026, when staff will continue to report on capital projects and budget items that may include planning for PFAS‑related expenses.
