Water Advisory Board Meeting - January 16, 2026

The Broward County Water Advisory Board meeting on January 16, 2026, focused primarily on updates regarding critical water infrastructure projects and emerging regulatory challenges related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. Key procurement-related discussions included the South Florida Water Management District's progress on a nearly $2 billion flood resiliency project involving upgrades to pumps, gates, and canals to address rising sea levels and increased rainfall. The project is seeking approximately $150 million in federal design funding as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2026. The board also received updates on the GreenK Phase 2 indirect potable reuse project, a $100 million progressive design-build initiative led by CDM Smith, aimed at advancing water reuse to drinking water standards. Additionally, the meeting covered regulatory compliance issues surrounding PFAS, including EPA drinking water standards, potential hazardous waste liabilities for water utilities, and emerging destruction technologies for PFAS removal and disposal. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but members were encouraged to support federal funding efforts and stay engaged with ongoing project developments and regulatory changes.