Response and Long-Term Solutions

The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. Upon receipt of the testing results, Sweetwater Authority has taken immediate and proactive action by preparing a comprehensive outreach and education campaign, which is designed to share consistent, transparent updates to our customers in real time. We’ve also taken steps to make short term progress, while planning for long-term solutions in the future.


  1. What Sweetwater Authority is doing to address PFAS now? What is the long-term solution?
  2. What technologies or treatments are being considered as solutions
  3. Will Sweetwater switch to a different water source temporarily? If blending is used as a mitigation measure, where does the additional water come from? Where does the blending occur?
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  1. What are the costs of imported water when compared to the Perdue Water Treatment Plant?
  2. If Sweetwater Authority invests in long-term treatment, how would costs be allocated? What is the immediate cost of imported water to offset PFAS impacts? Would customers bear the expense?
  3. How much does it cost for an individual PFOA test? Is there EPA funding available to cover this?
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