Jacobs to design PFAS removal upgrades for Boynton Beach, Fla., water treatment plants
(UI) — Jacobs has been selected by the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, to design upgrades at two water treatment plants aimed at removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the city’s groundwater supply. The upgrades will help the city comply with new federal drinking water regulations.
The two plants, with a combined treatment capacity of 30 million gallons per day, provide drinking water to more than 112,000 residents. In addition to PFAS removal, the project will replace aging infrastructure and address the city’s increasing water demands.
“Considering potential federal compliance deadlines, we’re working with the City of Boynton Beach to help deliver an effective, long-term PFAS treatment and disposal solution,” said Jacobs Senior Vice President Katus Watson. “We’ve supported the city with their water system challenges for more than 40 years and we look forward to planning and designing this next important project for the community.”
Jacobs will assess the city’s existing facilities, evaluate PFAS treatment capabilities, and develop a comprehensive facilities plan covering water treatment, source water supply, and residuals management. Once the plan is complete, Jacobs will design the improvements and oversee construction management. The city is funding the project’s planning and design through Florida’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program.
“We look forward to working with our long-time partner Jacobs on this once-in-a-generation project, which will define the city’s water supply system for decades to come,” said City of Boynton Beach Utilities Director Poonam Kalkat.
Jacobs has delivered PFAS solutions for clients worldwide, including the City of Woodbury, Minnesota, the City of North Bay, Ontario, and the U.S. and Australian Departments of Defense.
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