The Raw Water Pilot Study will be conducted in multiple phases to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of PFAS contamination and treatment options. The first phase will involve an extensive data collection effort, where raw water samples will be taken from the raw water intake point at Lake Paul Wallace and analyzed for various PFAS compounds, including PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and other emerging contaminants. Additionally, other water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and organic matter content will be assessed to determine their impact on potential treatment processes. Following the initial assessment, the project willadvance to pilot testing, where multiple treatment technologies will be evaluated fortheir effectiveness in removing PFAS from the water supply. Technologies under consideration include Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), Ion Exchange (IX) Resins, and Reverse Osmosis (RO) or Nanofiltration (NF).
