Jacobs has been chosen by the City of Boynton Beach in South Florida to assess and design improvements for two water treatment plants, aiming to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the city’s groundwater. These upgrades will help ensure compliance with newly established U.S. federal drinking water standards.
The two treatment plants, with a combined capacity of 30 million gallons per day, supply drinking water to over 112,000 residents. Beyond meeting the new PFAS regulations, the planned improvements will modernize aging infrastructure and support the city’s growing 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 conduct an evaluation of the city’s existing treatment plants to determine their capabilities for PFAS removal. The company will then develop a comprehensive facilities plan covering the treatment plants, source water supply, and residuals management systems. After completing this plan, Jacobs will proceed with designing the necessary improvements and overseeing construction management. The project planning and design have been made possible through a loan from 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,” says City of Boynton Beach Utilities Director Poonam Kalkat.