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Weston officials say new wells and treatment will reduce manganese and PFAS; large rate hikes not expected
Summary
Village officials told residents the "black" staining is from manganese and that two new wells and a filter are supplying PFAS‑free water; officials said loan forgiveness and current cash flow make a large immediate rate increase unlikely, though small increases may be possible in coming years.
Residents raised longstanding water quality concerns during the Bridal Avenue meeting, describing black staining in fixtures and saying some households avoid drinking the tap water. "We don't even drink our water because of that," one resident said.
An agency official explained the discoloration is caused by manganese in some wells and described steps already taken: two new wells built at Camp Phillips feed a treatment plant and a…
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