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Selectman reports Conway meeting backing PFAS treatment; $5 million DES fund noted
Summary
A Selectman said Conway-area officials voted to proceed with PFAS treatment, discussed potential landfill closure options, and noted a $5,000,000 DES-held fund and project cost estimates that may range around $3,000,000 with construction possibly beginning in late 2027.
At the meeting a Selectman summarized a Conway Selectmen meeting and a water-precinct discussion on PFAS mitigation and landfill options. The Selectman said attendees favored treatment and that the plan’s building is designed for future expansion.
He said, “That $5,000,000 that's sitting in a fund down at D E S. Nobody else has applied for it except for us,” and observed earlier estimates of $8,000,000 had moderated such that a $3,000,000 effort looked possible. The Selectman added an expected timeline: construction probably wouldn’t start until fall of 2027 with operations possibly beginning in early 2028. He noted the Board’s contribution is unknown and will likely increase over time.
The Board took no vote on PFAS work at this meeting but the discussion signaled regional coordination and the possibility of town support when formal grant applications and project budgets are developed.
