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Needham staff report pump failures, lead‑service testing and looming PFAS costs
Summary
Town water staff reported repeated well pump failures and ongoing lead‑service and meter testing; they also flagged an anticipated, potentially costly PFAS treatment upgrade to meet a 4 ppt target by 2031, noting impacts on production and energy costs.
Town water and sewer staff updated the Water and Sewer Rate Structure Committee on multiple infrastructure issues at the March meeting, including repeated well pump failures, a program to test and replace large meters, and an impending PFAS treatment analysis that could reduce plant output and increase energy and capital costs.
Mike Gretzky, superintendent for the Water & Sewer Drain Division, said crews completed the main water‑main work on South Street and are finishing punch‑list and stormwater items. He reported the I‑95 sewer interceptor rehab is in final design…
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