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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 This funding will support the replacement of outdated green sand pressure filters and enhancements to the SCADA system at the Paleo Water Treatment Plant.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.