Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Services
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS County Administration’s proposed plan to test water for PFAS (Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), and other contaminants, at the two Broward County Water Treatment Plants (WTP) (WTP 1A - located in Lauderdale Lakes and WTP 2A in Pompano Beach). (Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
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Why Action is Necessary
Allows Board discussion on the referenced topic.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits Board discussion of the referenced topic.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Item No. 68 on the May 23, 2023 agenda.
Summary Explanation/Background
At the Commission Meeting on May 23, 2023 (Item No. 68), the Board directed the County Administrator to develop a plan to test the potable water supply at the two Broward County Water Treatment Plants (WTP 1A located in Lauderdale Lakes and WTP 2A in Pompano Beach) for PFAS and other contaminants and present the plan at the June 13, 2023 Commission Meeting.
Staff has prepared the attached briefing sheet on PFAS (Exhibit 1) and a proposed framework for planning efforts to test and study PFAS in the County’s public water supply (Exhibit 2). The plan includes engaging a consultant to review the results of the water testing and study any potential treatment options, future testing, and costs consistent with proposed PFAS limits in the final rules issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which are expected to be issued by the end of December 2023.
Source of Additional Information
Alan W. Garcia, P.E., Director, Water and Wastewater Services, (954) 831-0702
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
It is estimated that the overall cost for testing and the study to be between $300,000 to $400,000 with each test costing between $225 to $750.