PFAS Sewer Discharge Ordinance

At a glance

• What: An amendment to Chapter 52 (Sewers) of the Code of Ordinances on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS): prohibited discharges, screening, monitoring, control plans and industrial discharge permits.

• Where it stands: The Public Safety committee approved it September 1 and sent it to Bills on Second Reading. On October 6, after a recess for advice of counsel, the Board tabled the committee's report (motion Fajardo, second Kaw-uh).

• Next: Remains tabled.

• September 1 committee: request from Aldermen Fajardo, Trisciani and Kaw-uh; approved (motion Barry, second Bonilla) and referred to Bills on Second Reading.

• October 6 Board: Terrio removed the item from consent saying the solicitor had concerns. Mayor Ruais advised a recess with legal counsel and moved the item to the end. Fajardo said the goal is a public conversation on the record. After the recess under RSA 91-A:2, I(b), the committee report was tabled.

Sources

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, October 6, 2026: https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5366,plainText=false)
• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic minutes, September 1, 2026: https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5252,plainText=false)

Log

2026-10-06 - Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Item pulled from consent; legal consultation; report tabled.

2026-09-01 - Committee on Public Safety, Health and Traffic

Committee approved and sent to Bills on Second Reading.