Salisbury Secures $24.6M for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and PFAS Remediation
The City of Salisbury, Maryland, has received $24.6 million in funding for water treatment plant upgrades from the Maryland Department of the Environment for fiscal year 2027. The funds will support the replacement of green sand pressure filters and upgrades to the SCADA system at the Paleo Water Treatment Plant, ensuring compliance with PFAS standards ahead of anticipated regulatory changes in 2031. Construction is set to begin in summer 2026. Additionally, Salisbury has secured $9.5 million in federal grant funds for PFAS remediation through the EPA.

Salisbury, Maryland, has been awarded $24.6 million from the Maryland Department of the Environment for water treatment plant upgrades in fiscal year 2027. This funding will support the replacement of outdated green sand pressure filters and enhancements to the SCADA system at the Paleo Water Treatment Plant.
These upgrades are essential for maintaining compliance with PFAS standards, especially with regulatory changes expected in 2031. Construction is scheduled to commence in summer 2026. Additionally, the city will receive nearly $9.5 million in federal grant funding through the EPA to aid in PFAS remediation efforts.




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