Collinsville Water Plant Upgrade Race Against Time | St. Louis News

Collinsville’s water plant is racing against time to tackle dangerous “forever chemicals” in its tap water, with a $11.5 million upgrade planned by 2029 — the same year the EPA ramps up enforcement. So far, $5.7 million is secured, including $4.8 million from a PFAS lawsuit and federal/state funds, but more money is needed. Public trust in the city’s water system has plummeted from 59% to 33% — and with PFAS so hard to remove, residents are being urged to filter their own water, though affordable access remains a challenge. Construction starts in February 2028, and without additional funding, water rates may rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f35e2de0fe4a4478