The Water Fund capital list includes a "WTP PFAS Upgrade," indicating Aberdeen plans specific upgrades at its water treatment plant to address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). This typically involves treatment process changes such as activated carbon, ion exchange, or other advanced treatment technologies and is often tied to evolving regulatory requirements. No engineering firm or technology provider is identified in the budget, so planning and design for PFAS treatment appear to be at an early stage within the FY27 capital program. This is a major opportunity for water treatment engineers, PFAS technology vendors, and construction firms; outreach should explore whether Aberdeen is seeking pilot studies, basis-of-design reports, or turnkey design-build solutions for its PFAS compliance strategy.

PFAS projects are often partially grant-funded or supported by state/federal programs; the budget al...