Two local water districts received a combined $10 million from a state grant that will eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) — also known as “forever chemicals” — from their water systems.
The Albertson Water District received a $5 million grant for the installation of a granular activated carbon treatment system for the removal of PFAS from existing Well No. 1.
The Jericho Water District also received a $5 million grant for new wellhead treatment of PFOA from the District’s Well No. 23 using granular activated carbon. The money will also go toward the demolition of the existing wellhouse, and construction of a new drinking water treatment building…