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Roberts Pool in Collingswood is connected to the borough waterworks, which is slated for reconstruction. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Collingswood Faces $15 to $25M Water Plant Rebuild Costs as PFAS Standards Tighten

New restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water mean big-money investments in aging infrastructure. The borough is seeking sources to defray those costs, including grants, low-interest loans, and funding from a $10-billion settlement with manufacturer 3M. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

By Matt Skoufalos | July 28, 2025
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