Eagle River utility explores local sludge spreading after PFAS increase

May 12, 2026

City Light & Water reported a spring spreading reduced tank volumes by about 200,000 gallons and is negotiating permission to spread up to 240,000 additional gallons on private land pending DNR approval; staff continue to seek 40 acres for permanent spreading after PFAS levels rose in tests.

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City Light & Water staff told the Common Council on May 12 that the utility is weighing lower-cost sludge-spreading options after tests showed an increase in PFAS in sludge samples.

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