Commission readies plans for permanent PFAS treatment; applies for state loan and considers $570,000 design proposal After temporary PFAS treatment was installed in 2022, staff described plans to pursue a permanent PFAS facility. The commission applied for an $8 million Safe Drinking Water loan (engineering estimate $5–7 million) and discussed a $570,000 proposal to prepare buildable plans if funding is awarded; statute-of-limitations and litigation options were also noted.

Marshfield is taking critical steps towards a permanent PFAS treatment facility, applying for an $8 million loan while facing potential litigation challenges—what's next for the community?

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Marshfield council approves job order to pursue 150-MW peaking plant in Yellowstone Industrial Park The Marshfield Common Council approved Job Order 7506 on Nov. 11, 2025, allowing Marshfield Utilities to advance design and financial planning for a joint 150‑megawatt peaking generation project with Great Lakes Utilities. City officials emphasized capacity needs and projected community payments in lieu of taxes; public commenters and at least one,

Marshfield's Common Council just greenlit a major 150-MW peaking power plant project, promising reliable energy and financial stability for residents!

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