Winnebago County board approves $29,900 for PFAS pretreatment study, staff recommends Cornerstone

Apr 1, 2026

The county approved a $29,900 budget amendment to fund an analysis of pretreatment options for landfill leachate containing PFAS. Staff recommended Cornerstone for its PFAS experience; members said the study will better position the county for potential state grant funding and future capital planning.

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The Winnebago County board voted to add $29,900 to the solid-waste budget to fund a study of pretreatment options for landfill leachate containing PFAS, the board’s chair announced after a voice vote.

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