Read the full article by Zoe Goldstein (Vail Daily)
“As water systems and water providers, the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority have recently been eligible to participate in class action settlements against companies that pollute public water systems with PFAS. PFAS is the catch-all name for thousands of long-lasting ‘forever chemicals’ that can resist oil, water and stains, and are popular in items such as water-repellent clothing and ski wax.
In the fall, the district and authority declined to participate in two PFAS-related settlements. Last month, district staff received information about a new settlement the district and authority could elect to participate in, with similar terms to those in the fall, and lower compensation.
During their regular meetings on Thursday, July 25, the district and authority boards reviewed and declined the new settlement proposal, and authorized district staff to make decisions about similar settlements going forward.”…