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Taneytown to replace Well No. 9 carbon filters after contaminant breakthrough; staff recommends Evoqua contract
Taneytown Mayor and City Council Workshop · April 9, 2026
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Summary
City staff reported breakthrough of PCE in Well No. 927s granular activated carbon filters and recommended using Evoqua Water Technologies for a faster, plug-and-play replacement rather than a full competitive bid; staff said downtime should be 2–3 days.
City staff told the Taneytown council on April 8 that granular activated carbon (GAC) filters at Well No. 9 have experienced a "breakthrough" for PCE (a solvent contaminant) and need replacement. The city manager said the system was furnished and designed by Evoqua Water Technologies and that using…
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