PWC broke ground on its new Granular Activated Carbon Treatment System (GAC) at the P.O. Hoffer Water Treatment Facility on Oct. 21, 2026. This groundbreaking marks a major milestone in PWC’s ongoing efforts to address PFAS in the community’s drinking water. The new GAC system will use granular activated carbon to filter PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, from drinking water.
“For more than a decade, PWC has advocated for reducing PFAS and other industrial contaminants at the source of their origins, while investing in the treatment technologies necessary to protect customers. This project reflects that ongoing commitment to do the right thing for all of our customers. Once operational, these facilities will provide advanced treatment designed to remove PFAS and other emerging contaminants, helping PWC to continue to meet and exceed state and federal drinking water standards for years to come,” shared PWC CEO and General Manager Tim Bryant during the event.
Building this facility is a large-scale undertaking, and PWC is dedicated to making sure that PWC customers feel the financial impact as little as possible. The total financial investment for this project is $155.1 million. PWC has secured about 57% of funding through grants as well as low-interest loans…