Winnebago County board approves RFP to study PFAS leachate pretreatment and seeks grant opportunities

Feb 4, 2026

The board voted to solicit proposals for a leachate pretreatment feasibility study after staff flagged state PFAS legislation that could fund pretreatment systems. Staff said $30,000 is budgeted for the study and $120,000 is already allocated for environmental consulting.

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The Winnebago County Solid Waste Board voted to ask staff to seek proposals for a leachate pretreatment feasibility study after staff briefed members on recent state legislative activity related to PFAS regulation and grant funding.

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