Brunswick County Tackles PFAS with Water Plant Upgrade | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Brunswick County’s Northwest Water Treatment Plant is set for a major upgrade, with expanded capacity and PFAS removal technology coming online as early as August—just in time to meet growing demand and tackle contamination from the Chemours plant. A new low-pressure reverse osmosis system, expected full operation by 2026, will specifically target PFAS chemicals. Despite delays, the $167.3 million budget remains intact, with no water rate hikes planned—and contractors may even face deductions. On-site progress includes a new rapid-mix structure, upgraded clarifiers, eight new filters, and a…