Town reports 7–8% water/wastewater operating cost rise; PFAS and aging infrastructure noted
Town Manager Scott Pickup told the Selectboard on June 22 that water and wastewater operating costs are projected to rise about 7–8% because of inflation and required cybersecurity/SCADA investments; wastewater assets are aged and a 20-year engineering review with VT DEC is underway, while PFAS were reported at advisory levels in the water system.
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At the June 22 public hearing, Town Manager Scott Pickup said Springfield’s water and wastewater operating costs are projected to increase roughly 7–8%, driven by inflationary pressure on chemicals, fuel and other inputs and by required investments in cybersecurity and SCADA controls identified in a recent audit.
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