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Nevada breaks ground on $221M PFAS reuse facility

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  • Reno and Truckee Meadows Water Authority broke ground on Nevada’s indirect potable reuse facility.
  • The $221 million plant will treat up to 2 million gallons daily.
  • Nevada’s environmental agency is providing $128 million in State Revolving Fund financing.
  • The system uses ozone-biological activated carbon to remove PFAS without brine waste.
  • Treated water will be injected into an aquifer near Stead Airport, adding about 2,000 acre-feet yearly for 4,000 households.