Statement Regarding Complaint Filed in U.S. District Court, Northern District
Due to new regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding per and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Dalton Utilities is required to undertake significant
and costly measures to remediate its wastewater treatment facilities.
The financial burden of remediation and future maintenance of upgraded facilities should
not be borne by Dalton Utilities. Rather, the chemical and carpet manufacturers that
profited from PFAS and/or knowingly disposed of PFAS-contaminated wastewater should
bear the responsibility for the infrastructure and environmental damages they have
inflicted.
Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners
for the City of Dalton, Georgia
