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Allentown committee forwards Bill 99 to council to apply PFAS settlement funds to remediation
Summary
The Allentown City Public Works Committee voted to forward Bill 99, which would appropriate $3,125,825.97 from class‑action settlement proceeds tied to aqueous film‑forming foams to offset the cost of PFAS remediation systems; officials said the money is restricted to remediation but timing for rate relief is uncertain.
The Allentown City Public Works Committee voted to send Bill 99 to the regular council. The ordinance would amend the 2025 capital fund budget to appropriate $3,125,825.97 from class‑action settlement proceeds tied to aqueous film‑forming foams to offset costs for PFAS remediation systems.
Jenny McKenna, the committee’s subject‑matter expert, told councilors the funds represent money the city has…
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