Committee approves CDM Smith change order for PFAS study after testing delays; no extra cost reported

Mar 10, 2026

Evanston’s Administration & Public Works Committee approved a change order to CDM Smith’s PFAS treatment study contract after delays caused by malfunctioning test skids. Daryl King said roughly $1 million has been spent and the city remains below the new federal PFAS MCL of 4 parts per trillion.

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The Evanston Administration & Public Works Committee on March 9 approved change order number 1 to the agreement with CDM Smith for a PFAS treatment technique study (RP23‑01), the committee’s chair announced after a 6–0 roll‑call vote.

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