Summary
Allentown is putting nearly $650,000 from chemical settlement payouts into upgrading its water treatment plant to tackle "forever chemicals." With more money coming in through 2033, the city is using legal settlements rather than local taxpayer dollars to pay for mandatory state and federal cleanup systems.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brings in $649,139.15 for capital projects, adding to a total of over $3.7 million received so far from chemical company settlements.
All Allentown water utility customers and residents, who gain cleaner drinking water without an added tax burden.
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