Construction Begins On PFAS Treatment Projects In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Construction has begun on PFAS treatment upgrades in Doylestown Borough, with work now underway at two community water well sites and a third location set to follow this summer.

According to the Doylestown Borough Water Department, construction started April 7 at Maplewood (Well No. 9) and Sandy Ridge (Well No. 10). Work at Franny Chapman Park, (Well No. 12) is scheduled to begin in July.

The project will add Granular Activated Carbon, or GAC, filtration systems to the borough's drinking water system.

GAC is a treatment technology designed to remove PFAS from drinking water. PFAS, sometimes called "Forever Chemicals," are compounds found in many everyday products and have been detected at low levels in groundwater across the region.

Water department officials said the borough's water currently meets all standards, describing the project as a step to prepare for stricter regulations. It also said the upgrades are expected to improve overall water quality, reduce other contaminants such as VOCs and SOCs, and enhance taste and odor.

Each site is expected to undergo about four months of construction, according to the water department. All treatment systems are expected to be fully operational by early 2027.

During construction, residents can expect localized activity near the well sites, along with temporary impacts to nearby access and limited parking in some areas.

The project is being funded through a $5 million PENNVEST grant and a $1 million low-interest loan secured for the project by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tim Brennan.

Residents seeking more information about PFAS impacts are encouraged to visit the water department website page.