Article 24. Appropriation of PFAS Settlement Funds Received from Multi-District Litigation

ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will appropriate $657,526.79 received in calendar year 2025 by the Town as part of settlements resulting from Multi-District Litigation against manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including but not limited to 3M, DuPont, BASF & Tyco, to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager for the purpose of offsetting costs associated with PFAS contamination in the Concord water supply, including but not limited to: 

• Water quality testing 
• Treatment system design and installation 
• Ongoing remediation efforts 
• Other capital expenses related to ensuring compliance with current and future drinking water standards; 

or take any other action relative thereto. 

Article Explanation

This article appropriates $657,526.79 from settlement proceeds held in the PFAS Special Revenue Fund for the purpose of offsetting costs associated with PFAS contamination in the Concord water supply, including but not limited to water quality testing, treatment system design and installation, ongoing remediation efforts, and other expenses related to ensuring compliance with current and future drinking water standards. The funds will be held for these purposes until there are eligible costs to be offset.

Article Motion

Ms. Solomon moves that the Town take affirmative action on Article 24 as printed in the Warrant.