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Commission approves water‑treatment plant rehabilitation; city reports nearly $1M recovered so far from PFAS claims
Summary
The commission approved rehabilitation work at the lime‑softening water treatment plant while membrane plant design continues; city attorney reported roughly $996,000 received so far from PFAS‑related settlements and ongoing litigation with larger claims pending.
The Coral Springs City Commission approved a contract to rehabilitate clarifiers, mixing tanks and associated concrete, electrical and mechanical components at the city's lime‑softening water treatment plant, as part of work identified in a ten‑year master plan.
Staff explained the rehabilitation will maintain operations while the city advances design for a conversion from lime softening to membrane treatment. "We still have to maintain operations. We still have to produce water. And this scope of services will take us through that end of design and construction," staff said.
During the discussion City Attorney JJ reported the city has been participating in class action litigation related to PFAS ("forever chemicals"). "We have received $996,000 so far from Tyco and BASF," he said, adding that larger claims involving other manufacturers are ongoing and recovery will depend on provable damages. Commissioners stressed they will not compromise water quality and that necessary maintenance will continue while the new treatment facility is planned and built.
Commissioners unanimously approved the rehabilitation contract and emphasized a continued commitment to safe drinking water and oversight of project costs and timing.
