OWASA Secures $1.96M for PFAS Water Treatment

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) secures a $1.96 million settlement from major PFAS manufacturers to treat contamination in Orange Countys water supply. PFAS, or forever chemicals, have been linked to health issues like reproductive problems and cancer. OWASA is using powdered activated carbon to remove PFAS, with undetectable levels in recent tests. Despite the settlement, the project is estimated to cost $75 million, leading to a 15% increase in customer rates and ongoing efforts to secure additional funding. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.