Clean Water Council outlines funding framework; lawmakers press on PFAS, treatment limits and metro priorities Jen Kader, Clean Water Council administrator, briefed the committee on the council's adaptive management investment framework, recent deliverables and a FY28–29 forecast (~$330 million); lawmakers pressed whether Clean Water Fund dollars can be used to mitigate PFAS contamination, and agency witnesses described statutory constraints and current PFAS‑related uses of the fund.

The Clean Water Council is set to allocate $330 million for the next biennium, but lawmakers are pressing hard on whether these funds can tackle PFAS contamination in our waterways.

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Experts tell bonding committee Mass Ready's water funding helps but may be insufficient for PFAS and large drinking‑water needs Agency officials said S.2542 adds $385 million to support drinking‑water and wastewater projects and $120 million for PFAS work, but water‑utility representatives warned the state faces multi‑billion dollar needs and urged recurring, dedicated funding and expanded eligibility for resilience grants.

Massachusetts officials are pushing for $385 million in funding for urgent drinking-water upgrades, but experts warn that the state's needs could soar to $37 billion over the next two decades.

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Geologists Map Groundwater Flow and Install New Wells Near Airport Site Experts analyze geology and enhance groundwater data with additional well installations.

Barnstable County is taking significant steps to combat PFAS groundwater contamination by analyzing critical geological structures and installing new monitoring wells.

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City allocates $100M for PFAS-related projects over five years City's capital plan dedicates 20% to PFAS projects totaling $100 million next year.

Kalamazoo is committing $100 million over five years to tackle PFAS contamination, reshaping the future of its utility infrastructure!

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Water Authority plans new treatment plant to boost distribution and tackle PFAS issues New water treatment plant aims to improve distribution and address PFAS contamination challenges.

Middleborough is taking bold steps to enhance its water supply and tackle PFAS contamination with plans for a new treatment plant and supplemental wells.

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