EPA and Tucson Partner to Purge Forever Chemicals from Airport Site
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The City of Tucson is teaming up with the EPA to clean up harmful PFAS chemicals at the Tucson International Airport Area. They’ll build a special treatment system to keep these nasty substances out of the water, making the area safer for everyone. Public comments are open until May 18, 2026, so folks can share their thoughts before the plan moves forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
City to Build PFAS Treatment
The EPA and the City of Tucson have a proposed settlement that requires the City of Tucson to construct a treatment system for certain PFAS entering the Tucson Area Remediation Plant at the Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site.
Settlement Includes Legal Protections
The proposed settlement with the City of Tucson includes a covenant not to sue and contribution protection for the work required by the agreement.
Public Comment Period Open
The EPA is accepting public comments on the proposed settlement; comments must be received on or before May 18, 2026, and should reference Docket ID No. CERCLA-09-2026-007.
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