LIVINGSTON TOWNSHIP PFAS TREATMENT

Livingston Township recently closed on a $2.7 million loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to construct a new PFAS treatment facility at Well 6, which is owned and operated by the township. The project will use ion exchange (IX) resin vessels to remove PFAS from the drinking water supply. The treatment system will be housed in a new building designed to protect the treatment media from freezing and ensure reliable year-round operation.

PFAS are a group of emerging contaminants that have become a growing concern because of their potential impacts on human health and the environment. These man-made chemicals have been used for decades in products such as nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, firefighting foam, and food packaging. Because they do not readily break down in the environment, PFAS are often referred to as "forever chemicals."

One of the most well-known PFAS compounds is perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). Long-term exposure to PFOS has been associated with a range of potential health effects, leading federal and state regulators to adopt increasingly stringent drinking water standards. By installing advanced treatment technology, Livingston Township will help reduce PFAS levels in its drinking water and protect public health while ensuring compliance with current and future regulations.