PFAS levels reduced in Sweetwater Reservoir, mitigation expert to be hired, and initial settlement received
CHULA VISTA, CA – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) continues to work proactively to mitigate the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detected in Sweetwater Reservoir in late 2024
In March, the Authority transferred approximately 8,000 acre-feet of water from its Loveland Reservoir to Sweetwater Reservoir to reduce PFAS levels.
“This transfer was highly successful and provided a meaningful reduction in PFAS levels at virtually no cost to the Authority or its ratepayers,” explained Sweetwater Authority General Manager Carlos Quintero. “PFAS levels are now below the response level and meet state and federal safety standards. While there is more work to do, this is a great short-term step in the right direction.”
A response level is a higher benchmark than a notification level and requires a water agency to take action.
For more information on the Authority’s efforts and what’s next, visit www.sweetwater.org/PFAS.