Overview
- New investigations found higher-than-expected PFAS levels linked to recent surges and swings in groundwater.
- The province is evaluating several remediation variants, with the College van Gedeputeerde Staten to choose a preferred option ahead of a final plan and funding decision in spring 2026.
- RTV Utrecht reports the province has €23.5 million from the state but now estimates an additional €6–22 million will be required.
- Officials intend to ask the national government for more money, though Utrecht may ultimately need to cover the extra cost itself.
- The cleanup scope includes the old tank site where PFOS from firefighting foam was detected, and the province is adopting a careful, research-driven approach to safeguard nature and drinking water.