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Stanley council authorizes joining federal PFAS litigation to seek remediation costs
Summary
By unanimous vote, the council authorized the town attorney to pursue PFAS-related federal litigation to seek cost recovery for testing, treatment and remediation; staff directed to support legal actions.
The Stanley Town Council unanimously approved a resolution May 5 authorizing the town to participate as a plaintiff in ongoing federal litigation related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.
Town Manager Steven Denton described the move as a step toward holding manufacturers accountable and recovering costs the town may incur for testing, treatment, and possible remediation of its water supply. The resolution authorizes the Town Attorney to pursue necessary legal actions and directs staff to provide support for investigatory and legal tasks.
Council did not specify a litigation budget or projected recovery amounts during the meeting. The motion carried without opposition. The council also delegated authority to the Town Manager and Town Attorney to take needed steps on behalf of the town in the litigation process.
