Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to spend $425,000 to design a system to filter PFAS chemicals out of a city well.
The Wisconsin State Journal reported Monday that the mayor said the system would be the first in Wisconsin designed to filter the so-called “forever chemicals” out of drinking water.
Rhodes-Conway and Alderwoman Nasra Wehelie said they've drafted a resolution authorizing city water officials to contract with AECOM for up to $375,000 in design and engineering services for the system.
The resolution includes another $50,000 for staff time.
City officials say a no-bid contract is necessary in order to submit the project for state grants in October.