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Waynesville entered into PFAS class-action; village uncertain about recovery since Well 10 not part of system
Summary
Village officials reported that the municipality has been entered into a PFAS class-action lawsuit but said only Well 10 is affected and that well is not officially part of the system, leaving settlement prospects unclear.
Gary Copeland, Village Manager and Director of Public Safety, told council that the Village has been entered into a PFAS class-action lawsuit but expressed uncertainty about whether the village will receive any settlement proceeds because the contamination appears limited to Well 10. "He said he was not sure if the Village would receive a settlement since only Well 10 is affected and is not officially part of the system," the manager reported.
Council did not take further action during the April 7 meeting. The report was informational; no litigation strategy or anticipated timelines for legal proceedings were presented in the meeting minutes. The council did not provide details on counsel assignments or potential costs associated with defending or pursuing claims beyond noting the class-action filing during the manager’s report.
