Board flags PFAS, septic-system risks and grant needs for sewer and water upgrades

Jan 26, 2026

Commissioners discussed PFAS concerns and the city's many septic systems and high water table, noting those conditions increase urgency for sewer and water infrastructure improvements and the potential need for matching grants.

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Discussion at the meeting raised PFAS and drainage concerns linked to the city’s high water table and prevalence of septic systems, which the board said could increase the scale of work needed to protect water quality and may make matching grants essential to large-scale projects.

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